Sony RM-Y812, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...gital Satellite Receiver Operating Instructions R SAT A65 SAT B65 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 ...

Page 2: ...llowing 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 r...

Page 3: ...ided 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 manufa...

Page 4: ...bserve 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...

Page 5: ...ame 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 ...

Page 6: ...lence 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...

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Page 8: ... 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 2...

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Page 10: ...nded 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 T...

Page 11: ...Table 1 Rear panel connections SAT B65 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 R 2 1 4 5 7 9 11 15 16 8 10 12 13 14 6 TEL LINE Model SAT A65 Digital Satellite Receiver Sony Electronics Inc Made in Mexico VHF UHF IN VHF SAT UHF OUT 3 Ta...

Page 12: ...the TV s A V IN jacks If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack connect the receiver s AUDIO L 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 ...

Page 13: ...r 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 A60 POWER MENU SELECT MAIN MENU Wed Jun 20 8 45PM Program Director Interactive Caller ID Watchword Purchases Lock Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV Audio Video Guide Options P...

Page 14: ...b 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 Sig...

Page 15: ...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 Return Wed Jun 13 10 15 PM Test New Card Upgrade Features VCR Xponder Test System Tests Begin Test Exit 5317 6 0 0 0 75 OK OK Xponder Test Satellite 101 A Satellite 119 B Satellite 110 C Cancel SYSTEM TEST Prefs Antenna Signal Return Wed...

Page 16: ...ack refer to figures on page 3 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 A65 only The SAT A65 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 int...

Page 17: ...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 A65 only Using the VCR Control Cable provided the SAT A65 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 e...

Page 18: ... 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 Connecting a home entertainment system You can integrate the DIRECTV Receiver into your entertainment...

Page 19: ...nectors connect the appropriate type of cable to the DIRECTV Receiver s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SAT A65 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 C...

Page 20: ... 4 Subchannel button Use with the 0 9 buttons to select digital video subchannels if available 5 DISPLAY button Displays information for the current program 6 EXIT button Closes all on screen displays 7 JUMP button Changes channels to the previously tuned channel 8 VOL button Adjust the volume To operate your TV you must first set up the remote control see pages 15 16 9 CODE SET button Lets you pr...

Page 21: ...CT GUIDE button Opens the Program Guide 15 FAVORITE button Changes the guide to the next Favorite Stations 16 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 17 SELECT button The SELECT button selects the highlighted item 18 button Access interactive features 19 SEARCH button Access ...

Page 22: ...ion 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 9 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 8 CODE SET button Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV a...

Page 23: ...te control see pages 15 16 16 TV SAT button Switches the signal being output by the VHF SAT UHF OUT jack from the SATELLITE IN to VHF UHF IN 17 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 18 JUMP button Changes channels to the previously tuned channel 19 FAVORITE button Toggles the Favorite ...

Page 24: ...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 scro...

Page 25: ...LECT 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 powered by Wink Communications DIRECTV INTERACTIVE powered by Wink Communications is a free easy to use service that allows you to interact with the televisi...

Page 26: ...dio 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 page 23 View names telephone numbers of recent callers Timer Schedule page 18 Automatically tune to programs for viewing or taping Search Setup page 23 Results page 23 Search for programming using specific words Display search results Interactive D...

Page 27: ... 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 p...

Page 28: ... Schedule programs for viewing ü Schedule programs for taping SAT A65 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 On Guide Zoom On Multi Color On Channel Sort Numeric Filters Temporary Grid Guide Style Options The TIMER pane popup men...

Page 29: ...ete 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 Tomorrow Every Mon Every Tue Every Wed Every Thu Every Fri Every Sat ...

Page 30: ...A65 only Select the Dolby Digital audio SAT A65 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 Adjusting Audio settings AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Exit Audio Video Return Fri Jul 13 11 15 AM Factory Defaults Alternate Audio English English SRS TruSurround On Def...

Page 31: ...justing video Adjust video display brightness contrast and saturation for the best on screen image SAT A65 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 Setting left right speaker balance AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Exit Audio Video Return Fri Aug 3 7 16 AM Factory Default Alternate Audio English...

Page 32: ...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 words to identify programming of interest to you While the DIRECTV Receiver is in standby mode it searches program titles and guide descriptions Programs with match...

Page 33: ...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 Using the toggle key to switch button board layout SEAR...

Page 34: ...ess the CODE SET button on the remote control 2 Enter the desired receiver ID number either 50 or 51 or a number from 00 to 15 when using the the RF antenna with the SAT A65 receiver and the RM Y807 remote control 3 Test the remote control to ensure that it will control the DIRECTV receiver Set output channel Use the Output Channel menu button to toggle between channels 3 and 4 whichever is unused...

Page 35: ... 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 MA...

Page 36: ...later than can be shown in the selected 2 hour 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 You can browse five channels by turning the Picture in Guide off PROGRAM GUIDE All Channels Thu Aug 1 3 03PM DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center TODAY 8 PM 8 30 ...

Page 37: ...able 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 buttonsto scroll through the guide entries one at a time You can display the most channels per screen refer to the figure below by turning off the Picture in Guide feature u...

Page 38: ...et shows the current class filter The channel list appears right of the bullet 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 in the figure below Common menu features Channel Banner Icons Menu Title Date and Time Menu Tabs MESSAGES Fri Jun 15 5 24 AM C...

Page 39: ... 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 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 Family 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 unlocki...

Page 41: ... 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 ...

Page 42: ...se Series for the category you can now choose a type of movie such as Children Comedy Cultural Arts Drama and others Refer to the figure below After selecting one of these 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 Return Wed Jul 18 7 15 PM Fav Setup Options Ch Mark Exit Select a Category t...

Page 43: ...ss 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 Return Fav Setup Options Ch Menu Exit Advance Program Guide to Chosen Time Wed 11 00PM Thu 5 00AM Thu 11 00AM Thu 5 00PM Thu 11 00PM Fri 5 00AM Wed Jul 18 9 24PM Current ...

Page 44: ...ing 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 ...

Page 45: ...ent for a given audience Highlight the Ratings tab Highlight and select the highest rating you wish to allow The chosen rating will be checked as shown below You may choose to Lock All or Allow All instead of setting a specific limit 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 passc...

Page 46: ...mber 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 SPENDING VIEWING LIMITS Ratings Lock Fav Setup Limits Exit Return Wed Jul 18 10 11 AM Monday Tuesday Wednesday...

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Page 48: ...ikely if the front panel keys work but the remote control doesn t work try pressing the SAT button or moving the devce 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...

Page 49: ...s 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...

Page 50: ...11 112 119 125 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 ...

Page 51: ...VC 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 Yamaha 314 330 336 337 Zenith 331 DVD Codes RM Y807 Only ManufacturerAND CodeODE...

Page 52: ...ithin the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In addition...

Page 53: ...nate upon User s failure to comply with any of these License Terms Upon termination User must stop using the Product and immediately destroy the Software together with all copies adaptations and merged portions in any form and or return it to Sony Export Requirements and U S Government Restricted Rights User may not export or re export the Software or any copy or adaptation in violation of any app...

Page 54: ... 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 A65 RM Y812 SAT B65 Size AA Batteries 2 Access Card Audio Video Cable S Video Cable SAT A65 only Coa...

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Page 56: ...onnecting 9 F Factory settings restore 26 Front panel controls 4 G Guide features 29 grid style 27 logo style 28 selecting style 27 H History purchase 18 I Icons interactive features 16 menu 3 multiple box 3 new mail 26 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 L Language menu 26 Locate satellite 4 Locking a channel 2...

Page 57: ...andby mode 24 Surround sound Dolby 9 S Video connection 3 System menu functions 24 System Setup screen 4 T Tabs menu 29 Tag boxes 31 Telephone connection 3 Testing results 5 6 satellite signal 5 Toggle icon 24 Translucency setting 26 Transponder signal strength 5 testing 5 TV connection types 3 U Unattended recording 20 Unviewed purchases 18 Upcoming purchases menu 18 V VCR connecting 8 control ca...

Page 58: ... 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 www DIRECTV com ...