Sony SAT-A1 Bedienungsanleitung

3-800-356-21Digital Satellite ReceiverOperating InstructionsSAT-A1© 1995 by Sony CorporationFOR POSITION ONLYITI TO PROVIDE

10Chapter 2: Using Basic FunctionsUsing the Master GuideThe Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the programming that’s available f

Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions11Using the Station IndexYou can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/call letters (such as C

12Chapter 2: Using Basic Functions

13Chapter 3Connecting Your SystemRead this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, or to add or remove audio or video components conne

14Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemTV OnlyTV With RF Connector OnlyRefer to the illustration below.1Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System15TV With A/V ConnectorsRefer to the illustration below.1Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB to t

16Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemTV and VCRRefer to the illustration on the opposite page.1Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna’s LNB t

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System17VHF / UHFAUDIOLR(MONO)VIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2TVCoaxial orA/V CableVCRA/V CableA/V CableCoaxialCableSatellite

18Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemHi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio ReceiverRefer to the illustration on the opposite page.1Connect the RG-6 cable from the

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System19VHF / UHFAUDIOLR(MONO)VIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2TVCoaxial orA/V CableVCRA/V CableA/V CableCoaxialCableSatellite

2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.CautionTo prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug w

20Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemHome Entertainment System(Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)Refer to the illustration on the opposite page.

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System21VHF / UHFAUDIOLR(MONO)VIDEOS VIDEOINVIDEO 1 VIDEO 2Satellite ReceiverTVVCRA/V CableA/V CableVideo CableA/V CableA/V

22Chapter 3: Connecting Your SystemSetting Up the RF AntennaThe RF antenna lets you take advantage of the RF (radio frequency) feature, which enables

Chapter 3: Connecting Your System23Setting Up Your DSS SystemViewing Satellite Programs1Turn on the TV, and then set the TV’s line input to the DSS re

24Chapter 3: Connecting Your System

25Chapter 4Using the System FeaturesRead this chapter to learn how to use system features including the Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite

26Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesBefore You Get Started ...Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the following procedures b

Chapter 4: Using the System Features27Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and SelectAll of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be o

28Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesDisplaying the Master GuideYou can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station n

Chapter 4: Using the System Features29Features of the Master GuideWhen you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press the GUIDE button on the

3ContentsChapter 1 Introducing the DSS System5 DSS Features6 Unpacking7 Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlChapter 2 Using Basic Functions10

30Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesMoving Through the Master GuideThe on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the p

Chapter 4: Using the System Features31Displaying Favorite StationsTo see your favorite stations in the program guide:Press the FAVORITE button. Pressi

32Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSelecting a Program from the GuideFor all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the

Chapter 4: Using the System Features33Selecting Program Guides and Lists By CategoryIn addition to using the Master Guide, you can use the SELECT GUID

34Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSelecting a Program Guide or List By Program CategoryTo select another guide or program guide format:1Press the

Chapter 4: Using the System Features35Selecting the Custom GuideThe Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include only the stations y

36Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesUsing the Station IndexThe Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters

Chapter 4: Using the System Features37Displaying Favorite Stations in the Station IndexTo display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station

38Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSelecting the Favorite Station GuideThe Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to include

Chapter 4: Using the System Features39Selecting Other (Program Provider) GuidesThe Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which are

4ContentsChapter 5 Using the Custom Setup Menu49 Overview50 Displaying the Custom Setup Menu51 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide53 Setting a Defaul

40Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesUsing DISPLAY and JUMPDisplaying the Program BannerThe program banner provides useful information about the prog

Chapter 4: Using the System Features41Selecting Alternate AudioYour program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source.

42Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesCanceling PurchasesUse the Cancel Purchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program, and then decide you’d lik

Chapter 4: Using the System Features43Checking Your Purchase RecordUse the Review Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you’ve made thr

44Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesSetting Up the TimerUse the Timer Setup screen to specify a day and time on which you want the DSS receiver to a

Chapter 4: Using the System Features455Set the day, start time, stop time, and channel number as follows:To set each item (day, time, channel), move t

46Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesChanging/Checking/Clearing Timer SettingsTo change, check, or clear timer settings:1Bring up the Timer Setup scr

Chapter 4: Using the System Features47Reading Your MessagesOccasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These message

48Chapter 4: Using the System FeaturesReading a MessageTo read a message:1Select the envelope from the Messages screen. A selected message appears wit

49Chapter 5Using the Custom Setup MenuRead this chapter to get information about customizing your system to match your personal viewing habits.Overvie

5Chapter 1Introducing the DSS SystemWelcome to the Sony brand DSS (Digital Satellite System), the ultimate digital entertainment experience. Read this

50Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup MenuDisplaying the Custom Setup MenuTo customize your system, first bring up the Custom Setup Menu, as follows:1Pr

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu51Setting Up a Favorite Station GuideThe Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you create. You can crea

52Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu5To replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one of the bottom rows of stations. NoteU

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu53Setting a Default LanguageUse the Set Default Language screen to specify the language you want to hear for pro

54Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup MenuSetting Locks and LimitsThe Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can re

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu55Setting a Spending LimitTo set a spending limit:1Select SPENDING LIMIT from the Set Locks and Limits screen.2E

56Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup MenuSetting Station LocksTo set station locks:1Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen. 2Select

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu57Locking Your SystemTo lock an unlocked system:1Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen.2The Set Passc

58Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup MenuOverriding the System LockYou can temporarily override any locks or limits that have been set if you know the

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu59Setting Up a List of Custom StationsIf there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don’t subscribe

6Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS SystemUnpackingCheck to make sure you’ve received the following items in the DSS receiver’s carton:* The access card c

60Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup MenuUsing the AUTO Skip FeatureWhen you select the AUTO button, the DSS receiver automatically scans all the stati

Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu61Selecting Data ServicesIn the future, your program providers may make available data services, which you can a

62Chapter 5: Using the Custom Setup Menu3Select one of the following:Changing the Default Data ServiceUse the Default Data Services screen to select a

63Chapter 6Using the Installation MenuRead this chapter to set up your DSS receiver for the first time, check the antenna’s signal strength, or to run

64Chapter 6: Using the Installation MenuDisplaying the Installation MenuTo set up your system, first bring up the Installation Menu, as follows:1Press

Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu65Setting Up the Satellite AntennaTo install the satellite antenna, or to check the current signal level of the

66Chapter 6: Using the Installation MenuReplacing Your Access CardIn the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the

Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu672Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu. 3When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select O

68Chapter 6: Using the Installation MenuSetting the Aspect RatioUse the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver’s display to match your TV&apo

Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu69Setting Up the Remote ControlThe Set Up Remote screens let you set up the DSS receiver to accept IR (infrared)

Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System7Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlBefore you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supp

70Chapter 6: Using the Installation MenuSetting the Security CodeIf the DSS receiver is accepting or receiving signals from another RF remote control

Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu71Step 2: Set the DSS Remote Control’s RF Security Code1Press the CODE SET button on the DSS remote control.2Usi

72Chapter 6: Using the Installation MenuRunning a System TestThe System Test lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including:

73AppendixOther InformationThis appendix includes supplementary information, including:Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on th

74Appendix: Other InformationLocation and Function of Controls Front Panel Button DescriptionPOWER Button Turns the DSS receiver on and off.MENU Butto

Appendix: Other Information75Back Panel Connector Description Cable TypeLOW SPEED DATA Allows you to connect your DSS receiver to new technologies, as

76Appendix: Other InformationUsing the Remote ControlAfter you’ve installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to o

Appendix: Other Information77DSS Brings up the Master Guide. If you’re already in a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly brings up future time slo

78Appendix: Other InformationInside PanelButton Operates DescriptionVCRLaserdiscSwitches to VCR or laserdisc mode, depending on how you’ve set up the

Appendix: Other Information79Programming the RemoteThe DSS receiver’s remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs.If you have a

8Chapter 1: Introducing the DSS System

80Appendix: Other InformationProgrammable CodesTV CodesManufacturer CodeSony 101Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109ABC 112Bell & Howell(M. Wards)114,

Appendix: Other Information81VCR CodesManufacturer CodeSony 301,302, 303Aiwa 338Audio Dynamic 314, 347Bell & Howell(M. Wards)330, 343Brocsonic 319

82Appendix: Other InformationUsing the Learn FunctionYou can program the DSS remote commander to learn the functions of another component’s remote con

Appendix: Other Information83TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Causes and RemediesNo picture (poor picture quality or loss of picture)If you are receivi

84Appendix: Other InformationCannot cancel a pay-per-view order via the Cancel Purchase menu optionYou cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you’ve w

Appendix: Other Information85If you are unable to resolve problems with your system, please see “Customer Support” on page 2 for customer support info

86Appendix: Other InformationPrecautionsOn SafetyIf you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified

Appendix: Other Information87FCC Regulations and InformationFCC Registration InformationYour digital satellite receiver has been registered by the Fed

88Appendix: Other InformationLimited WarrantyDigital Satellite SystemsSONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including any accessories)

Appendix: Other Information89SpecificationsInput JacksUHF/VHF75 ohm external terminalSatellite Antenna 75 ohm external terminalRF RemoteCONTROL-S (min

9Chapter 2Using Basic FunctionsYou can start watching programs using just a few buttons on the remote control. Here’s an overview of the buttons you’l

90Appendix: Other InformationIndex0-9 buttons 28, 30, 7716:9 aspect ratio 684:3 aspect ratio 68 (alternate audio symbol) 40, 41, 90 (data services sym

Appendix: Other Information91Llanguages. See default language and alternate audio.latitude and longitude, for setting antenna 65LEARN button 78Learn f

92Appendix: Other InformationTtimerchecking and changing 46setting 44troubleshooting 84transponder 65troubleshooting 83TV/DSS button 74, 77TV/VIDEO bu