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Sony DSS SAT-B1 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-800-18,3-22
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Digital
Satellite
Receiver
Operating
instructions
BEFORE
USING
YOUR
DSS SYSTEM
YOU MUST A CTIVA TE YOUR PROGRAMMING
SERVICE BY CALLING YOUR PROGRAM
PROVIDERS."
DIRECTV _ 1-800-347-3288
USSB
1-800-204-8772
SAT-B1
© 1995 by Sony Corpolatton

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  • Page 1 SO__ 3-800-18,3-22 Digital Satellite Receiver Operating instructions BEFORE USING YOUR DSS SYSTEM YOU MUST A CTIVA TE YOUR PROGRAMMING SERVICE BY CALLING YOUR PROGRAM PROVIDERS." DIRECTV _ 1-800-347-3288 USSB 1-800-204-8772 SAT-B1 © 1995 by Sony Corpolatton...
  • Page 2 Sony brand DSS dealer. If your dealer installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony DSS Customer Support line at 1-800-838-7669. Caution Trademarkand Copyrights To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing the DSS System DSS Features Unpacking Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Using Basic Functions 10 Using the Master Guide 11 Using the Station Index Connecting Your System 13 Overview 14 TV Only 16 TV and VCR 18 Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver)
  • Page 4 Using the Custom _etup Menu 43 Overview 44 Displaying the Custom Setup Menu 45 Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide 47 Setting a Default Language 48 Setting Locks and Limits 53 Setting Up a List of Custom Stations 55 Selecting Data Services Using the Installation Menu 57 Overview...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Dss System

    Introducing the DSS System Welcome to the Sony brano D55 (Digital 5atellitc 5ystcJ_0, the uitiJ,atc digital entertainment experience. Read this chapter for an overview the features of the system and to check the carton contents of the DSS receiver. This chapter...

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Unpacking Check to make sure you've received the following items in the DSS receiver's carton: DSS Receiver with Access Card * Remote Control ®®®1 _ '9 AC Power Cable Audio/Video Cable Phone Line RFCoaxial Cable Size AA Batteries * The access card comes already inserted into the DSS receiver.

  • Page 7: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Inserting Batteries into the Remote Control Before you can use the remote control, you must first insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this remote control to operate your TV or cable box, you must also program the remote, as described in the Appendix on page 70.
  • Page 8 Chapter I: Introducin9 the DSS System...

  • Page 9: Using Basic Functions

    Using Basic Functions You can start watching ptobiamb ubing jubt a tew OuttolLb on the remote control. Here's an overview of the buttons you'll use most often. 13_._ POWFR Ruttnn...

  • Page 10: Using The Master Guide

    Using the Master Guide The Master Guide is the main program guide. It contains all the programming that's available from your program providers, including the programming to which you subscribe. Press the GUIDE button to bring up the Master Guide. _ur Master Guide may not look MASTER GUIDE WEDOCT5 8:45 PM...

  • Page 11: Using The Station Index

    Using the Station Index You can use the Station Index to select a station by its station logo/call letters (such as CNN), rather than its current program's name. Note Before you can bring up the Station Index, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen.
  • Page 12 Chaplter ._: Uslny Basic ful_tio==_...

  • Page 13: Connecting Your System

    An A/V connection provides a better picture and audio when compared to an RF connection. If you have other Sony components that include CONTROL-S jacks, you can connect these components via their CONTROL-S jacks in order to pass remote control signals between the DSS receiver and these components.

  • Page 14: Tv Only

    TV Only Refer to the illustration below. TV With RF Connector Only Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the DSS receiver's VHF(SAT)/UHF OUT jack to the TV's Some TVs label this jack RF IN, instead of VHFiUHF IN.
  • Page 15 Refer to the illustration below. TV With A/V Connectors Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antemla's LN B to the DSb receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the TV's A/V IN jacks. If your TV has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the lower (mono) AUDIO L jack Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the DSS receiver's...

  • Page 16: Tv And Vcr

    TV and VCR Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the A/V IN jacks on the the TV and VCR.
  • Page 17 Satellite Receiver iiiiiii_iiii I ..,_o_ '_,, IIII ... I _ T51ephone Coaxial A /V Cable RG-6 Cable Cable from Line Chapter 3: Connecting Your System...
  • Page 18 Home Entertainment System (Hi-Fi TV, Hi-Fi VCR, Audio/Video Receiver) Refer to the illustration on the opposite page. Connect the RG-6 cable from the satellite antenna's LNB to the DSS receiver's SATELLITE IN jack. Connect the DSS receiver's A/V jacks to the VCR and A/V receiver's A/V IN jacks.
  • Page 19 A/V Cable Satellite Receiver IIII ... ..11 ..i s, lit _o_o_ {_CH4_CH3 Telephone AC Cord RG-6 Cable 2IV Cable_ from LNB Line A/V Receiver IN OUT I MONITOR Video Cable A/V Cable VHF/UHF Chapter 3: Connecting Your System...

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Dss System

    Setting Up Your DSS System Viewing Satellite Programs Turn on the 'IV, and then set the 1V's line input to the DSS receiver. (For example, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, if you used an RF connection; or set to VIDEO1, etc., if you used an A/V connection.) Turn on the VCR and A/V receiver, if you connected these components.

  • Page 21: Using The System Features

    Using the System Features Read this chapter to learn how to u>c >yatel_t leatu,cs iit_ludlnh; Master program guide, Station Index, Favorite Station Guide, and the ordering of pay-per-view programs. Overview This chapter provides detailed instructions for using most of the features of your DSS receiver.

  • Page 22: Before You Get Started

    See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS Completely Installed ... dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit. Chapter 4: Using the System Features...

  • Page 23: Using The On-Screen Displays: Highlight And Select

    Using the On-Screen Displays: Highlight and Select All of the features and functions of the DSS receiver can be operated using a simple, two-step process: Highlight and Select. These two steps are explained below. Step 1: Highlight To higl'_s the arrow buttons on the remote to move the on- screen _ to the item that you want to select.

  • Page 24: Displaying The Master Guide

    Displaying the Master Guide You can select programs using the CH+ and CH- buttons, or you can enter the station number directly using the 0-9 buttons. However, because DSS offers you such a variety of programming choices, you'll get the most out of the system by using one of the on-screen program guides to find the programs you want to watch.

  • Page 25: Features Of The Master Guide

    Features of the Master Guide When you select the Master Guide from the Main Menu or press tile GUIDE button on the remote, the Master Guide appears: -MASTER GUIDE WEDOCT5 8:45 PM Pmg_amGuide Title -- Day,Date,Time Four Weddings and a Funeral Station Logo -- HughGrant,Andie McDowell.

  • Page 26: Moving Through The Master Guide

    Moving Through the Master Guide The on-screen program guides are displayed only one page at a time. Because the program guide usually contains many pages, you need move through the guide to see more of the programs contained in the guide.
  • Page 27 To see your favorite stations in the program guide: Displaying Favorite Stations t_l Press the FAVORITE button. Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the stations currently set for the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C), and then back to the normal guide. Note See page 45for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Program From The Guide

    Selecting a Program from the Guide For all programs except pay-per-view (PPV), you can select a program from the guide just by pressing the -}- button. If the program currently showing, the guide disappears and the program you selected appears. Watching a PPV program is similar, except it requires you to order the program...

  • Page 29: Selecting Program Guides And Lists By Category

    Selecting Program Guides and Lists By Category In addition to using the Master Guide, you can use the SELEC_I GUIDE and SELECT LIST options in the Main Menu to select subsets of the Master Guide. These subsets are sorted by program categories, such as Movies, Sports, News, and so on.
  • Page 30 Selecting a Program Guide To select another guide or program guide format: or List By Program Category Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SELECT GUIDE or SELECT LIST from the Main Menu. The Select Category screen appears.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Custom Guide

    Selecting the Custom Guide The Custom Guide is a program guide that you can create to include only the stations you want. Note See "Setting Up a List of Custom Stations" on page 53for instructions oll setting up your custom stations. To select the Custom Guide: Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu.

  • Page 32: Using The Station Index

    Using the Station Index The Station Index is an on-screen display that contains the station logo (or call letters) of all the stations in the system. You'll find the Station Index useful when you want to tune to a specific station, rather than to a specific program.
  • Page 33 Displaying Favorite To display your favorite stations on the top row of the Station Index: Press the FAVORITE button. Stations in the Station Index Pressing the FAVORITE button repeatedly cycles through the three Favorite Station Guides (FAV A, B, and C). STATIONINDEX FAV A The top row contains your seven...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Favorite Station Guide

    Selecting the Favorite Station Guide The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you can create to include up to seven of your favorite stations. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, identified as FAV A, FAV B, and FAV C. Note See page 45for instructions on setting up your favorite stations.

  • Page 35: Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides

    Selecting Other (Program Provider) Guides The Other Guides option includes alternative program guides, which are made available by your program providers, such as DIRECTV and USSB. These guides may contain groups of stations with similar subjects, for example, special promotions or pay-per-view programs.

  • Page 36: Using Display And Jump

    Using DISPLAY and JUMP Displaying the The program banner provideb useful information about the program you're currently watching. Program Banner Note Before you can bring up the Program Banner, you must first clear the program guide from your TV screen. Pressing EXIT turns off the on-screen displays. Also, you may need to change to another station ira message appears, which requests that you press the 2__ button to purchase the program, etc.

  • Page 37: Selecting Alternate Audio

    Selecting Alternate Audio Your program providers may broadcast multiple audio tracks with a single video source. For example, a football game might use a different audio track for each sports commentator or a movie might include include both English and Spanish language audio tracks.

  • Page 38: Canceling Purchases

    Canceling Purchases Use the Cancel lOurchase screen if you order a pay-per-view program, and then decide you'd like to cancel the order before the program begins. Note The Cancel Purchase screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver's remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your program provider.

  • Page 39: Checking Your Purchase Record

    Checking Your Purchase Record Use the Review Purchases screen to see a record of recent purchases you've made through your DSS receiver, Note The Review Purchases screen lists only purchases made using the DSS receiver's remote control. It doesn't include purchases made by calling your program provider.

  • Page 40: Reading Your Messages

    Reading Your Messages Occasionally, your program providers will send messages to your DSS receiver. These messages contain useful information about your system, such as information about new services, program promotions, or billing. How to Determine When There are several ways to tell if you have unread mail: You've Received Mail The DSS receiver's front panel MESSAGE indicator...
  • Page 41 Reading a Message To read a message: Select the envelope froni tile Mes_agc_ _l_,u_. A _L!lected nl_:_,_g_. appears with a checkmark (J) beside it. Then select READ. MESSAGES 1116 Sign up now for our special ... 1118 Welcometo USSB..11123 Happy Thanksgiving ..The full text of the message appears.
  • Page 42 Chapter 4: Using the System Features...

  • Page 43: Using The Custom

    Using the Custom Setup Menu Read this chapter to get informatiol_ aboL_t ct_>tOmlZmg y,_u_ bystc,_ to match your personal viewing habits. Overview Your DSS receiver includes several features you can use to customize your system to meet your individual preferences. You can: Create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each containing to seven stations (page 45).

  • Page 44: Displaying The Custom Setup Menu

    Displaying the Custom Setup Menu To customize your system, first bring up the Custom Setup Menu, as follows: Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU. MAIN MENU SELECT MASTER SELECT GUIDE GUIDE LIST MOVIES MOVIES GUIDE LIST...

  • Page 45: Setting Up A Favorite Station Guide

    Setting Up a Favorite Station Guide The Favorite Station Guide is a program guide that you create. You can create up to three Favorite Station Guides, with each guide containing up to seven of your favorite stations. To set up a Favorite Station Guide: Select SET FAVORITE STATIONS from the Custom Setup Menu.
  • Page 46 "10replace a favorite station in the top row, select a station from one of the bottom rows of stations. Note Use the PAGE _ and PAGE,_, buttons to quickly move through the lower rows of stations. The new station you select automatically replaces the highlighted station in the top row, and the highlight automatically...

  • Page 47: Setting A Default Language

    Setting a Default Language Use the Set Default Language screen to specify the language you want to hear for programs broadcast in multiple languages. For example, if you set the default language to Spanish and a program is broadcast in both English and Spanish, you'll automatically hear the audio in Spanish.

  • Page 48: Setting Locks And Limits

    Setting Locks and Limits The Locks and Limits feature gives you control over the use of your system. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and station. You can also set a lock to prevent the ordering of pay-per-view programs.
  • Page 49 Setting a Spending Limit To set a spending limit: Select SPENDING LIMI'I from the Set Locks and Limits scr_'cn. Enter a spending limit. Use the 0-9 or t and 8 buttons to enter the numerical value. (If you use the arrow buttons to enter the value, use the _ and _ buttons...
  • Page 50 1o set station locks: Setting Station Locks Select STATION LOCKS from the Set Locks and Limits screen. Select stations that you want to lock from viewing. A locked station appears with a key (,.4) beside it. For example, in the following screen, stations 203, 204, 206, and 209 have been locked.
  • Page 51 Locking Your System To lock an unlocked system: Select LOCK from the Set Locks and Limits screen. SETLOCKSAND LIMITS SPENDING LIMIT [ $10.00 RATINGS LIMIT d pG STATION LOCK 4 Stations Locked PPVLOCK PayPerView Unlocked The Set Passcode screen appears. Enter a four-digit passcode number.
  • Page 52 Ovemdmb _he _yste_. _c)ticall teiii},oldiil 3, c)*cl*ide ai 9, lock> o* limits that have been set if Lock: you know the system passcode. For example, if you try to watch a program on a locked station, a message identifies the lock or limit exceeded. After you press the -_- button, the passcode screen appears.

  • Page 53: Setting Up A List Of Custom Stations

    Setting Up a List of Custom Stations If there are stations listed in the Master Guide that you don't subscribe to or watch often, you can use the Set Custom Stations feature to specify which stations from the Master Guide you want to skip. After you've set skipped stations, they will not appear in the:...
  • Page 54 When you select the AUI'O button, the DSS receiver automatically Using the AUTO scans all the stations in the current Master Guide. During this scanning Skip Feature process, the DSS receiver determines which stations you are not authorized to watch and then sets these stations to be skipped.

  • Page 55: Selecting Data Services

    Selecting Data Services In the future, your program providers may make available data services, which you can access through specific stations using the DSS receiver's wide band data port. For details about using the data port to access these data services, call your program providers.
  • Page 56 Select one of the following: To Do This ,., Do This .., Change the data service for the Select the data service and then current station only select OK. Change the data service for all Select DEFAULT (then see stations "Changing the Default Data Service"...

  • Page 57: Using The Installation Menu

    Using the Installation Menu Read this chapter to set up yore t05> ,ccc_ve_ lor tile lir>t time, cheLk the antenna's signal strength, or to run a system test to diagnose difficulties you may be having with your system. Overview...

  • Page 58: Displaying The Installation Menu

    Displaying Installation Menu To set up your system, first bring up the installation Menu, as follows: Press the MENU button to bring up the Main Menu. Select SYSTEM MENU from the Main Menu. MAIN MENU SELECT MASTER GUIDE GUIDE LIST II SELECT MOVIES MOVIES...

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Satellite Antenna

    Setting Up the Satellite Antenna To install the satellite antenna, ur tu check the current signal level of the antenna, use the Set Up Antenna screen. No te Make certain that the signal strength of the satellite antenna is optimized. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to degrade signal performance.

  • Page 60: Replacing Your Access Card

    Replacing Your Access Card In the event that your program providers need to send you a new access card, use the Replace Access Card option to initialize your new card. During this process, you'll follow the on-screen instructions copy information from the old card onto the new card.
  • Page 61 Select REPLACE ACCESS CARD from the Installation Menu. INSTALLATIONMENU SETUP SETASPECT ANTENNA EXIT RATIO RUNSYSTEM SYSTEM MENU TEST When the Replace Access Card screen appears, select OK to begin copying your old access card. • e/vctu_g I\L 1 UI\N relldrn> you to REPLACE ACCESSCARD the Installation Menu, without starting the initialization process.

  • Page 62: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting the Aspect Ratio Use the Set Aspect Ratio option to set the DSS receiver's display to match your TV's picture. TO set the aspect ratio: Select SET ASPECT RATIO from the Installation Menu. Select one of the options, based on the type of TV you have: If you have a standard TV, select 4:3.

  • Page 63: Running A System Test

    Running a System Test The System -i0st lets you check the integrity of your system's components, including: _1 Antenna signal System tuning Phone line Access card Use the System Test if you are experiencing problems with your system. To run the System Test: Select RUN SYSTEM TEST from the Installation Menu.
  • Page 64 Chapter 6: Using the Installation Menu...

  • Page 65: Other Information

    Other Information rlhis ,at_>l_)c!Jldlx 1]l_lude5 >upplcm__'Jlt,u _ mtOJJ_tdlJol_, ilaClLlding: i_i Locations and descriptions of the controls and indicators on the front andback panels of the DSS receiver (page 66). i_i Remote control button descriptions (page 68). L3 Programming the remote to operate your TV and cable box (page 70).

  • Page 66: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls Front Panel MENU EX_J SONY Button Description POWER Button Turns the DSS receiver on and off. MENU Button Brings up the Main Menu. EXIT Button Clears all on-screen displays, including program guides, menus, etc. If you press EXIT before you...
  • Page 67 Additional accessories may be required. (D-sub 15 pin) CONTROL-S Allows you to pass on remote control signals to another Sony Audio mono (IN/OUT) infrared-controlled audio or video component, miniplug AUDIO (R)/(L) Connects your DSS receiver to the right and left audio inputs Audio your audio or video component.

  • Page 68: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control After you've installed the batteries and programmed the remote control, use these procedures to operate your system components: Select the component that you want to use: To operate a cable box, TV, or the DSS receiver, press the corresponding FUNCTION...
  • Page 69 If you press EXIT before you complete your selections, previous selections are restored. MENU Brings up the Main Menu (Sony-brand only.) GUIDE Brings up the Master Guide. If you're already a program guide, pressing GUIDE repeatedly brings up future time slots in the guide.

  • Page 70: Programming The Remote

    The DSS receiver's remote control is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs. If you have a TV other than Sony brand, or you have a cable box that you want to control with the DSS receiver's remote, use...
  • Page 71 Programmable Codes TV Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer code Sony 114, 113, 115 Sharp Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109 114, 109 Signature 2000 (M. Wards 111,112,108 Sylvania Bell & Howell 114, 109, 138 (M. Wards) Symphonic 123,139 Toshiba Brocsonic 103, 112...
  • Page 72 Troubleshuuting Possible Causes and Remedies Symptom No picture If you are receiving only stations 100, 200, and 999, call your program (poor picture quality or loss of picture) providers to have your programming activated. Check to make sure the DSS receiver is on and set to DSS mode. See page 66. Check to make sure your access card is inserted properly into the DSS...
  • Page 73 Possible Causes and Remedies Symptom Cannot cancel a pay-per-view order You cannot cancel pay-per-view orders that you've watched or tuned to. via the Cancel Purchase menu option Also, you can cancel only programs you've ordered using the DSS remote control. Call your program providers for details.
  • Page 74 Possible Causes and Remedies Symptom Remote control doesn't work To operate your TV or cable box, make sure you've programmed the remote properly. See "Programming the Remote" on page 70. Note: The remote codes may be erased whenever you remove the batteries. Program remote again if you've removed...

  • Page 75: Precautions

    Precautions On Safety If you spill or drop anything into the cabinet, u_lplug the L eceiveJ and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Operate the receiver only on 120 V AC. For detailed safety precautions, see the "Important Safeguards"...

  • Page 76: Fcc Regulations And Information

    FCC regulations. Changes The telephone number to which this unit is connected. modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony The ringer equivalence number. Electronics, Inc., void the user's authority to operate this equipment. The USOC jack required.

  • Page 77: Limited Warranty

    SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Line Cord (1) 5 Vp-p AC Power Cord AC Power (120V, 60 Hz) Installation Optional S-VIDEO OUT Output Jacks ANJ-DS1 Sony-brand 4-pin mini DIN DSS Accessories Amplifier VIDEO (RCA jacks) (2) EAC-DA1 AUDIO R/L (RCA jacks) (2) Diplexer VHF(SAT)/UHF EAC-DD1...

  • Page 79: Index

    Index 0-9 buttons 24, 26, 69 36. 40, 69 DISPLAY button DSS indicator 16:9 aspect ratio 62 4:3 aspect ratio 62 4,) alternate audio symbol 36, 37, 19 [] data services symbol 36, 55 elevation I_ lock symbol 36, 79 ENTER button 69 messages symbol 36, 79...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    MEN U button .'4, b6, 69 Message indicator satellite alLtenna, _cttn i_ 59 messages scrolling 9, 26 erasing 41 SELECT button 9, 23, 66, 69 reading 41 SELECT GUIDE 29 receiving SELECT LIST 29 spending limit explained opening, access card door 60 setting 49 Station Index overriding...
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