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Sony SAT-T60 Installation Manual

Sony SAT-T60 Installation Manual

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  • Page 3 For general information, or to resolve problems related to the operation of your Satellite Receiver, please contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony Direct Response...
  • Page 4 Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Trademark, Copyright, and License Information Sony and Remote Commander are trademarks and the Sony Partnership and Express Support are service marks of Sony. DIRECTV, the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECT TICKET are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    24 Step 6: Connecting the AC Power Cord 25 Step 7: Inserting the Access Card Additional Information 27 Programming Your Remote Control 29 Code Search Method 30 Troubleshooting 36 Specifications 37 FCC Regulations and Information 39 Sony Software License Agreement 41 Limited Warranty Getting Started...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony SAT-T60 Digital Satellite Receiver/Recorder. You will soon be enjoying total control over your television viewing. To enjoy DIRECTV you must complete the following tasks. Connect your Satellite Receiver. Use this Installation Guide to help you connect the Satellite Receiver to your other audio/video equipment.

  • Page 7: Carton Contents

    Satellite Receiver and void your warranty. Carton Contents Check your carton to make sure all of the following items are included. If you are missing any items, contact your Sony dealer. Satellite Receiver/Recorder AC power cord RG-6 Coaxial cable...

  • Page 8: Parts, Controls, And Functions

    Parts, Controls, and Functions Front Panel 1 POWER button Press to turn on/off your Satellite Receiver. The indicator lights when the Satellite Receiver is on. B RECEIVING indicator Yellow indicates that the Satellite Receiver is receiving a signal from the Remote Control.
  • Page 9 D RECORDING indicator Red indicates that the Satellite Receiver is recording a program. Yellow indicates that the Satellite Receiver is currently using the telephone line. The indicator may appear orange if the unit is both recording a program and using the telephone line.

  • Page 10: Back Panel

    (not supplied). You must connect a Satellite Dish Antenna to the REQUIRED jack to use your Satellite Receiver. If you have a dual LNB dish, connect an RG-6 coaxial cable from the second LNB to the OPTIONAL jack. B CNTRL (control) OUT SERIAL jack Reserved for future products and applications.
  • Page 11 TV channel on which you can view programs from the Satellite Receiver. H CNTRL (control) OUT IR jack Outputs control signals to your Sony VCR so the Satellite Receiver can operate your Sony VCR using the IR controller (supplied). I TEL LINE jack Connects the Satellite Receiver to a telephone outlet using a telephone cord (supplied).

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    POWER MUTING ENTER/JUMP CLEAR TV/VIDEO MENU LIST DISPLAY LIVE GUIDE SELECT PLAY SLOW BACK PAUSE REC ON/OFF REPLAY ADVANCE PAGE RM-Y809 ® Parts, Controls, and Functions Remote Control 1 MUTING button Mutes the sound of your TV. See “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 27 to set up the Remote Control to operate your TV.
  • Page 13 TV or audio system. O POWER/SAT button Turns the Satellite Receiver on and off. When the power to the Satellite Receiver is off, the antenna (or cable) signal passes through to your TV (see VHF/UHF (SAT) OUT on page 11).
  • Page 14 T TV/SAT function switch Move up to set the Remote Control to operate your TV functions. When you set this switch to TV, the buttons with a “•” mark operate your Sony TV (see “Programming Your Remote Control” on page 27).

  • Page 15: Installing Batteries

    Notes • When the batteries become weak, the Remote Active indicator flashes. If the Remote Control does not work properly, the batteries may be weak. • When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. Do not mix different types of batteries together. Installing Batteries Before you can use the Remote Control, you must insert the supplied batteries.

  • Page 17: Connecting Your Equipment

    Cables You Can Use Below is a description of the cables you can use to make connections. Not all cables are supplied with your Satellite Receiver (see page 7). Coaxial (RF) Cable with F-type connectors (not supplied) for VHF/UHF jacks Use the VHF/UHF IN jack to receive signals from a TV antenna or from a cable TV connection.

  • Page 18: Connection Overview

    Connection Overview Follow the procedures or make the connections in each of the steps to connect your Satellite Receiver to your other audio/video equipment. Step 1: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line Step 2: Connecting Your TV...

  • Page 19: Step 1: Connecting The Satellite Dish Antenna And Telephone Line

    Antenna and Telephone Line You must connect a DIRECTV Satellite Dish Antenna to the SATELLITE IN REQUIRED jack to use your Satellite Receiver. You must connect the TEL LINE jack to a telephone line wall jack to use the DIRECTV and TiVo Service.

  • Page 20: Step 2: Connecting Your Tv

    • If you connect using , you can connect your local TV antenna or cable company service to the TV’s VHF/UHF input directly. Step 2: Connecting Your TV Connect your TV to the Satellite Receiver as shown below. Satellite Receiver ACCESS CARD Coaxial Cable...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Adding A Vcr (Advanced Connection)

    Use an S-Video cable (supplied) instead of the yellow video connection shown in To allow your Satellite Receiver to control the recording functions of your Sony VCR, see “Step 4: Connecting the IR Controller (Advanced Connection)” on page 22. If your TV and VCR do not have A/V...

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connecting The Ir Controller (Advanced Connection)

    Sony VCR, refer to your VCR’s operating instructions. Step 4: Connecting the IR Controller (Advanced Connection) If you connected a Sony VCR in Step 3, you can let the Satellite Receiver control recording functions by connecting the IR (Infrared) Controller. Satellite Receiver SATELLITE IN...

  • Page 23: Step 5: Adding An Audio System (Advanced Connection)

    Viewer’s Guide for more information on how to set up Dolby Digital. Step 5: Adding an Audio System (Advanced Connection) You can connect your Satellite Receiver to an audio system for enhanced sound enjoyment. Audio System Satellite Receiver SATELLITE IN...

  • Page 24: Step 6: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Step 6: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all other connections are complete, connect the AC power cord to the Satellite Receiver and a power outlet. Satellite Receiver SATELLITE IN OPTIONAL REQUIRED ACCESS CARD AC Power Cord to power outlet...

  • Page 25: Step 7: Inserting The Access Card

    ACCESS CARD Access Card Installation is complete After you insert the Access Card, the installation of your Satellite Receiver is complete. The remaining steps you must complete to begin enjoying your Satellite Receiver are: • Install your Satellite Dish Antenna outside your home.

  • Page 27: Additional Information

    Additional Information Additional Information Remote Setup PTV Remote – TV PTV Remote – A/V Stereo System Notes • The actual screens that appear may be different from those shown in this manual. • This Remote Control cannot operate your VCR. Use your VCR’s remote to operate your VCR.
  • Page 28 Enter the Remote Control code. a)Cover the IR emitter on the front end of the Remote Control. This prevents the Remote Control from operating your Satellite Receiver while you program the Remote Control. b)Press and hold the TiVo and POWER/TV buttons at the same time until the Remote Active indicator lights (about three seconds), then release the buttons.

  • Page 29: Code Search Method

    MUTING buttons on the Remote Control. • If you have an audio system connected to the Satellite Receiver, you can program the POWER/TV button on the Remote Control to turn on and off both the audio system and your TV. To do so, use code 1999 instead of 0999 in step •...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    When you call DIRECTV, you will need to reference your account number and/or Access Card number. When you call either DIRECTV or Sony, you will need to reference your model and serial number located on the inside of the back cover of the Viewer’s...
  • Page 31 Satellite Receiver, connecting it to a phone, and checking for a dial tone. • Make sure the phone cord is connected to the Satellite Receiver and the wall jack. • If you are getting a busy signal when connecting, try another local dial-in number from the Dial-In Number screen or try the call during off peak hours, before 3 pm or after 11 pm.
  • Page 32 • It could be that you have too much line noise to make a connection. The Satellite Receiver ships with a 50 foot cord. try a shorter cord, or you can buy a line noise filter at your local electronics store.
  • Page 33 VCR’s input is set to the same channel (3 or 4) that you selected using the switch on the back of your Satellite Receiver. • If your Satellite Receiver is connected to an A/V receiver or switch box, try connecting it directly to the TV instead.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Solution • The cables you are using to connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV or other equipment may be damaged or defective. Try exchanging the cables connected to the Satellite Receiver with other cables that you know are working properly.
  • Page 35 Remote Control properly. • Make sure the Access Card is inserted properly. If the card is not protruding at least one quarter inch from the back panel of the Satellite Receiver, the Access Card has been inserted incorrectly.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    AC power cord (1) RF Coaxial cable (1) Audio/Video cable (1) IR Control cable (1) S-Video cable (1) Phone cord (1) Phone splitter (1) Access Card (1) Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite Receiver Accessories Local TV Antenna ANJ-AA1 Installation Kit ANJ-DS2 Amplifier EAC-DA1...

  • Page 37: Fcc Regulations And Information

    FCC Regulations and Information Your Satellite Receiver has been registered by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) as not being harmful to the telephone network when connected directly to the telephone lines. In order to fully comply with the Rules of the FCC, the following instructions should be read carefully...
  • Page 38 FCC Regulations and Information Service Requirements In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by Sony or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents.

  • Page 39: Sony Software License Agreement

    User's license confers no title or ownership in the Software and is not a sale of any rights in the Software. Sony's affiliates and/or third party suppliers may protect their rights directly in the event of any User's violation of this Agreement.
  • Page 40 Software and/or Product will be uninterrupted or error free. If Sony is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any Software to a condition as warranted, User shall be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the Product.

  • Page 41: Limited Warranty

    2. Parts: For a period of one year from the original date of purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any replacements will be warranted for the longer of the remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days from the installation of the parts by a SONY authorized DIRECTV System installer or facility.
  • Page 42 In addition, if you enter into a service contract with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to you.
  • Page 44 Service account. If you still Remote Control, or if your system does not have questions, contact function properly after restart. If you still DIRECTV and TiVo at: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) http://www.directv.com phone calls failing), programming the have questions, contact Sony at: 1-877-585-SONY (7669) http://www.sony.com/dnr...

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