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Table of Contents

Connecting Your 
Digital Satellite Receiver

Carton Contents  ................................................... 6

Connection Overview  .......................................... 7

Step 1: Inserting the Batteries ............................. 7

Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna 

and Telephone Line ........................................... 8

Step 3: Connecting Your TV ................................. 9

Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System  ......... 10

Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller  ............. 11

Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR  .................................. 11

Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna 

(SAT-A55 only) ................................................. 12

Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord  ............ 13

Step 8: Inserting the Access Card  ...................... 13

Viewing Pictures From Your 
Digital Satellite Receiver

Using Your Remote Control ............................... 14

RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model)  ..................... 14

RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 model)  ...................... 16

Selecting Items  ................................................... 18

Turning On the Power  ....................................... 19

Changing Channels  ............................................ 20

Using the On-Screen Displays

Using the Main Menu  ........................................ 21

Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver 

(SYSTEM) .......................................................... 22

Using the System Menu  ..................................................... 22

Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna  .............................. 23

Setting Up the VCR Control Feature  .................................. 26

Performing a System Test  .................................................. 29

Setting the Aspect Ratio ..................................................... 30

Replacing Your Access Card  ............................................... 31

Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception 

(SAT-A55 only) ................................................................. 32

Using the Guides Menu  ...................................................... 35

Viewing Station and Program Information 

(GUIDES) ........................................................... 35

Using the Alpha List ............................................................ 36

Using the Program Guide  ................................................... 37

Using the Category Guide  .................................................. 38

Using the Station Index  ...................................................... 39

Using the Favorite Stations Guide  ..................................... 40

Using Other Guides ............................................................. 43

Viewing Pay Per View Programs ........................................ 45

Adjusting the Displays 

(PREFERENCES) ................................................. 46

Using the Preferences Menu  .............................................. 46

Setting Display Options  ...................................................... 47

Setting Up Custom Stations  ............................................... 50

Selecting Data Services  ....................................................... 51

Viewing Messages 

(MESSAGES) ..................................................... 52

Setting Locks and Limits 

(LOCKS & LIMITS) ............................................. 53

Using the Locks & Limits Display ........................................ 53

Locking Your Receiver ......................................................... 57

Unlocking Your Receiver ..................................................... 58

Checking Pay Per View Purchases 

(PURCHASES) .................................................... 59

Checking Your Purchases .................................................... 59

Scheduling Programs 

(TIMER & REC)  .................................................. 60

Using One Button Timer & Rec ........................................... 60

Using the Timer & Rec Feature  ........................................... 61

Editing Timer Events  ........................................................... 63

Setting Audio Options 

(AUDIO) ............................................................ 64

Using the Audio Display  ..................................................... 64

Other Information

Setting Up the Remote Control  ......................... 65

Manufacturer Codes  ........................................... 66

Location and Function of Controls  .................... 68

Front Panel ........................................................................... 68

SAT-A55 Back Panel ............................................................. 69

SAT-B55 Back Panel  ............................................................. 70

Specifications ...................................................... 71

Troubleshooting ................................................. 72

FCC Regulations and Information ...................... 76

Limited Warranty ................................................ 77

Index .................................................................... 78