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Sony SAT-A55P Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

9-965-914-01
RM-Y802
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER/SATELLITE ANTENNA
SAT-A55P
SAT-B55P
SAN-18D3
SAN-18D3
SAT-A55P
RM-Y802
RM-Y139

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  • Page 1: Service Manual

    SAT-A55P RM-Y802 SAT-B55P RM-Y139 SAN-18D3 SERVICE MANUAL RM-Y802 SAN-18D3 SAT-A55P DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER/SATELLITE ANTENNA 9-965-914-01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAT-A55P/B55P TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE Specifi cations............................3 Warnings and Cautions......................... 4 Safety Check-out ..........................5 1. Disassembly 1-1. Upper Case Removal ........................6 1-2. A and SC2 Board Removal ......................6 1-3. HB Board Removal........................6 2. Service Test ..............................6 3.

  • Page 3: Specifi Cations

    Supply Voltage Telephone Line (RJ11) VCR Control (1) VCR Controller DC + 10.5 - 14.0 V for RHCP • DC + 15.5 - 21.0 V for LHCP (or monoaural cable for Sony SmartFile VCRs) Dimensions (w/h/d) Input Frequency 5/16 x 31 x 18...

  • Page 4: Warnings And Cautions

    Ne les remplacer que par des composants sony dont le numero de piece est indique dans le present manuel ou dans des supplements publies par sony. Les reglages de circuit dont l’importance est critique pour la securite du fonctionnement sont identifi...

  • Page 5: Safety Check-Out

    SAT-A55P/B55P SAFETY CHECK-OUT Leakage Test After correcting the original service problem, perform the following The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).

  • Page 6: Disassembly

    SAT-A55P/B55P SECTION 1: DISASSEMBLY 1-1. UPPER CASE REMOVAL Upper Case 1-3. A AND SC2 BOARD REMOVAL Three Screws (BVTT 3 x 8) SC2 Board One Screw (BVTT 3 x 6) A Board Six Screws Washer (BVTT 3 x 6) Hexagon Nut 1-2.

  • Page 7: Circuit Board Location

    SAT-A55P/B55P SECTION 3: DIAGRAMS 3-1. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION A Board Board HB Board 3-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS INFORMATION • All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. • All voltages are in Volts pF: mmF 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytic and •...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    4-3. DIAGRAMS SAT-A55P/B55P BLOCK DIAGRAM (1 OF 2) — 8 —...
  • Page 9 SAT-A55P/B55P BLOCK DIAGRAM (2 OF 2) — 9 —...
  • Page 10 SAT-A55P/B55P A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 4) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (1 OF 4) — SAT-A55P SAT-B55P CN120 D101 RB751V-40TE-17 RB191 #: Not Mounted...
  • Page 11 SAT-A55P/B55P A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2 OF 4) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (2 OF 4) SAT-A55P SAT-B55P Q801 2SD601A-Q Q802 2SD601A-Q R800 — R801...
  • Page 12 SAT-A55P/B55P A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3 OF 4) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (3 OF 4) SAT-A55P SAT-B55P Q160 DTA114EKA-T146 #: Not Mounted — —...
  • Page 13 SAT-A55P/B55P A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (4 OF 4) — — — — — — (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (4 OF 4) SAT-A55 SAT-B55 SAT-A55 SAT-B55 SAT-A55 SAT-B55 C901 C919 R903 100µF 0.1µF C910 C920 R904 0.1µF 0.22µF C911...
  • Page 14 SAT-A55P/B55P [TRANSPORT, MICRO, MPEG A/VB, NTSC ENCODER, TUNER, POWER SUPPLY, AUDIO DAC, LOGIC, ASIC, AC3 AUDIO] COMPONENT SIDE — — A BOARD LOCATOR LIST (COMPONENT SIDE) DIODE — D552 D010 D630 D011 D640 G-10 D012 D700 D101 D701 D109 D705...
  • Page 15 SAT-A55P/B55P [TRANSPORT, MICRO, MPEG A/VB, NTSC ENCODER, TUNER, POWER SUPPLY, AUDIO DAC, LOGIC, ASIC, AC3 AUDIO] CONDUCTOR SIDE A BOARD LOCATOR LIST (CONDUCTOR SIDE) — DIODE IC501 D152 IC520 C-10 D190 IC622 D191 IC623 D204 B-10 IC624 D240 IC640 D241 IC700 —...

  • Page 16: Hb Board

    SAT-A55P/B55P HB BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — — — — — [FRONT PANEL] — — — 16 — —...
  • Page 17 SAT-A55P/B55P SC2 BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM — — — — — [SMART CARD] — — — — 17 — —...
  • Page 18 SAT-A55P/B55P 3-4. SEMICONDUCTORS MN4SV17165BT-12 MC34063ABN DAN202K 2SD774-34 SLR-325MCT31 TA7805S SLR-325DCA47 SLR-325VRT31 PIN 1.IN (TOP VIEW) 3.GND CATHODE ANODE TOP VIEW 2.OUT UDZ-TE-17-6.8B MN150414SA1 2SD2394-EF NJM78M05FA 2SA1162-G0 S2LA20F 2SD601A-Q DTC144EK-T164 CATHODE PIN 1.OUT (TOP VIEW) ANODE 2.COMMON 3.IN AT24C64N-10SC PST575DMT-T1 HVU359TRF...

  • Page 19: Sc2 Board

    SCREW +BV 3X8 7-682-547-09 SCREW +BTT 3X6 REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4-062-173-01 EMBLEM, SONY (4-A) 8-598-524-00 MODULE, INTERFACE DQS-DA101F X-4036-848-4 PANEL ASSY, FRONT A-1391-061-A SC2 MOUNTED PC BOARD (SAT-A55P ONLY) 8-598-363-00 RF REMOCON RECEIVER RFR-RA101 X-4036-848-3...

  • Page 20: 4-2. San-18D3

    SAT-A55P/B55P NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading and mark are critical for safety. NOTE: Les composants identifi es par un trame et une marque sont critiques Replace only with part number specifi ed. pour la securite. Ne les remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.

  • Page 21: Electrical Parts List

    1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C128 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C129 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF * A-1299-328-A A BOARD, COMPLETE (SAT-A55P ONLY) C130 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF * A-1299-327-A A BOARD, COMPLETE (SAT-B55P ONLY) C131 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF 1-533-223-11 HOLDER, FUSE...
  • Page 22 SAT-A55P/B55P NOTE: Les composants identifi es par un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
  • Page 23 REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES C915 1-126-967-11 ELECT 47µF C654 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF (SAT-A55P ONLY) C655 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C916 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C656 1-104-665-11 ELECT 100µF (SAT-A55P ONLY) C691 1-131-388-00 TANTALUM 68µF...
  • Page 24 8-719-067-40 DIODE STZ6.8N-T146 FB850 1-414-231-22 FERRITE 0µH D520 8-719-404-50 DIODE MA111-TX FB900 1-414-231-22 FERRITE 0µH D531 8-719-067-40 DIODE STZ6.8N-T146 (SAT-A55P ONLY) D532 8-719-045-67 DIODE RB731U-T108 FB970 1-414-231-22 FERRITE 0µH D550 8-719-978-33 DIODE UDZSTE-176.8B D551 8-719-914-43 DIODE DAN202K-T-146 D552 8-719-914-43 DIODE DAN202K-T-146...
  • Page 25 Q693 8-729-422-27 TRANSISTOR 2SD601A-QRS-TX Q800 8-729-422-27 TRANSISTOR 2SD601A-QRS-TX L300 1-408-605-31 INDUCTOR 15µH Q801 8-729-422-27 TRANSISTOR 2SD601A-QRS-TX L301 1-408-605-31 INDUCTOR 15µH (SAT-A55P ONLY) L302 1-408-613-31 INDUCTOR 68µH Q802 8-729-422-27 TRANSISTOR 2SD601A-QRS-TX L303 1-408-608-31 INDUCTOR 27µH (SAT-A55P ONLY) L304 1-410-471-11 INDUCTOR 12µH...
  • Page 26 SAT-A55P/B55P NOTE: Les composants identifi es par un trame et une NOTE: The components identifi ed by shading marque sont critiques pour la securite. Ne les mark are critical for safety. Replace only remplacer que par une piece portant le numero specifi e.
  • Page 27 RES-CHIP 1/16W R651 1-216-821-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R858 1-216-809-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R652 1-216-825-11 RES-CHIP 2.2K 1/16W R901 1-216-833-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W (SAT-A55P ONLY) R653 1-216-821-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R655 1-216-821-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R902 1-216-833-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R656 1-216-821-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W (SAT-A55P ONLY) R657...
  • Page 28 RES, CHIP NETWORK 10K -3216 RB800 1-233-411-21 RES, CHIP NETWORK 220 -3216 * A-1391-061-A SC2 BOARD, MOUNTED RB910 1-239-409-11 RES, CHIP NETWORK 47 -3216 (SAT-A55P ONLY) CAPACITOR C951 1-163-038-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF MODULATOR C952 1-163-038-91 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF RF300 1-473-156-11...
  • Page 29 REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES REF.NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION VALUES ACCESSORIES AND PACKAGING 1-754-022-11 ANTENNA, RF REMOTE (SAT-A55P ONLY) 1-769-758-11 CABLE, MODULAR (WITH PLUG) 4-075-056-01 CARTON, INDIVIDUAL 4-071-131-51 LABEL, INDIVIDUAL CARTON (SAT-A55P ONLY) 1-790-131-11 CORD SET, POWER SUPPLY 1-751-271-12 CORD, CONNECTION (AV)
  • Page 30 SAT-A55P/B55P Sony Corporation English 2001BJ74015-1 Sony Technology Center Printed in the U.S.A. Technical Services © 2001.4 9-965-914-01 Service Promotion Department...
  • Page 31 A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1 OF 4) — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 32 SAT-A55P/B55P...
  • Page 33 — — — — — — — 10 —...
  • Page 34 (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (1 OF 4) SAT-A55P SAT-B55P CN120 D101 RB751V-40TE-17 RB191 #: Not Mounted...
  • Page 35 A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2 OF 4) — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 36 SAT-A55P/B55P...
  • Page 37 — — — — — — — — 11 —...
  • Page 38 (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (2 OF 4) SAT-A55P SAT-B55P Q801 2SD601A-Q Q802 2SD601A-Q R800 R801 R802 #: Not Mounted...
  • Page 39 A BOARD SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3 OF 4) — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 40 SAT-A55P/B55P...
  • Page 41 — — — — — — — — 12 —...
  • Page 42 (*) A BOARD VARIANT MODEL LIST (3 OF 4) SAT-A55P SAT-B55P Q160 DTA114EKA-T146 #: Not Mounted...

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    (IR only) to the RF setting (RF only) using the on-screen displays, as described in these Operating Instructions. SAT-A55 SAT-B55 © 2000 by Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 44 Antenna, please contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for installer is unable to answer your questions, call the Sony Satellite proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable System Information Center at 1-800-838-7669.
  • Page 45 Getting to Know Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver Connecting Your Digital Using Your Remote Control Satellite Receiver (Page 6) (Page 14) SATELLITE RECEIVER Setting Up Your Digital Using the Program Guide Satellite Receiver (Page 22) (Page 37) Using the Favorite Stations Setting Locks &...
  • Page 46 Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony Digital Satellite Receiver. This manual can help you to become familiar with the many great features of the Digital Satellite Receiver. Check below to find out about some of the most exciting features.
  • Page 47 Using the Locks & Limits Display ........53 Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller ..... 11 Locking Your Receiver ............57 Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR ........11 Unlocking Your Receiver ............. 58 Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna Checking Pay Per View Purchases (SAT-A55 only) ..........

  • Page 48: Connecting Your Directv Plus™ Digital Satellite Receiver

    Connecting Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver Carton Contents Check to make sure the following items are in the Digital Satellite Receiver’s carton. If you are missing any items, contact your Sony dealer. RF Antenna** Digital Satellite Receiver Access Card...

  • Page 49: Connection Overview

    Connection Step 1: Inserting the Overview Batteries Follow the procedures or make the connections in Before you can use the remote control, you must each of the steps to connect your Digital Satellite insert the supplied batteries. If you want to use this Receiver.

  • Page 50: Step 2: Connecting The Satellite Dish Antenna And Telephone Line

    Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line The SATELLITE IN jack sends power to, and receives satellite signals from, the Satellite Dish Antenna. The telephone line connection periodically sends information about your receiver and Access Card to your service provider.

  • Page 51: Step 3: Connecting Your Tv

    Step 3: Connecting Your TV Connect your TV to the Digital Satellite Receiver as shown below. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for more information. If you have a local TV antenna or cable company service Connect it to the VHF/UHF IN jack on your Digital Satellite Receiver using a coaxial cable or RF adapter (not supplied).

  • Page 52: Step 4: Adding A Vcr And Audio System

    Digital Satellite stereo amplifier. Optical Cable Receiver to the Stereo (SAT-A55 only) Cable optical digital (optional Sony input of your audio accessory POC-15A) system. Digital Satellite Receiver If you connect your Digital Satellite Receiver to a Dolby Digital receiver, set...

  • Page 53: Step 5: Connecting The Vcr Controller

    VCR to locate the sensor. Controller Connecting a Sony SmartFile™ VCR Digital Satellite Receiver If you are using a Sony SmartFile VCR to take advantage of the Program Data Download feature Use this connection instead of the VCR Controller connection.

  • Page 54: Step 6: Connecting The Rf Antenna (Sat-A55 Only)

    Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A55 only) With the SAT-A55 model you can connect the RF Antenna and operate the Digital Satellite Receiver when installed in a cabinet or from another room in your house using the remote control. See page 32 for information about how to set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to use the RF feature.

  • Page 55: Step 7: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord After all other connections are complete, connect the AC Power Cord to the Digital Satellite Receiver. Then connect the AC Power Cord to a power outlet. Digital Satellite Receiver AC Power Cord to power outlet Step 8: Inserting the Access Card After you insert the Access Card and your Satellite Dish Antenna is installed, you are ready to begin enjoying digital satellite programming.

  • Page 56: Viewing Pictures From Your Directv Plus™ Digital Satellite Receiver

    Viewing Pictures From Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver Using Your Remote Control RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model) 1 MUTING button Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set POWER MUTING CABLE up the remote control (see page 65).
  • Page 57 qa POWER buttons wa EXIT button Turn on and off the Digital Satellite Receiver and Closes all on-screen displays including program other audio/video equipment. To operate your guides and menus. TV and other audio/video equipment, you must first set up the remote control (see page 65). ws VTR3/2/DVD/AMP switch Sets the remote to operate other devices in your A/V system.

  • Page 58: Rm-Y139 Remote Control (Sat-B55 Model)

    Using Your Remote Control (continued) RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 model) 1 MUTING button Mutes the volume. Press again to restore the volume. To operate your TV, you must first set MUTING POWER up the remote control (see page 65). FUNCTION TV/VIDEO 2 TV/VIDEO button Switches between the inputs of your TV.
  • Page 59 9 VOL buttons qg GUIDE button Adjust the volume. To operate your TV, you Opens the Program Guide. must first set up the remote control (see page 65). qh CATEGORY button Opens the Category Guide. q; CODE SET button Lets you program the remote control to operate qj Arrow and buttons your TV and other audio/video equipment (see...

  • Page 60: Selecting Items

    Selecting Items In on-screen displays such as the Main Menu and program guides, you must first move the highlight to the item you want, then select the item. RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 model) SATELLITE SATELLITE RECEIVER RECEIVER Move the joystick in any Press down on the joystick to direction to move the select the item.

  • Page 61: Turning On The Power

    Turning On the Power Press the POWER SAT button to turn on the Digital Satellite Receiver. POWER MUTING CABLE The POWER indicator lights up. AUDIO FUNCTION VOLUME CABLE POWER SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO DISPLAY ENTER Press the TV button to turn on the TV. ALT AUDIO JUMP FAVORITE INDEX...

  • Page 62: Changing Channels

    Changing Channels Press the SAT FUNCTION button. POWER MUTING CABLE FUNCTION FUNCTION AUDIO CABLE VOLUME SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO Press the CH +/– buttons. The Digital Satellite Receiver tunes to the next channel, and the Station ID and channel number appear in the upper right corner of DISPLAY ENTER your TV screen.

  • Page 63: Using The On-Screen Displays

    Using the On-Screen Displays Using the Main Menu The Main Menu acts as a gateway to all of the features your Digital Satellite Receiver has to offer. ALT AUDIO JUMP Press the MENU button. FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE The Main Menu appears. MENU EXIT MENU...

  • Page 64: Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (System)

    Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) Using the System Menu The System Menu provides many ways to adjust your Digital Satellite ALT AUDIO JUMP Receiver so it matches your preferences and optimizes the conditions of CATEGORY GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX your home entertainment system.

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Satellite Dish Antenna

    Setting Up the Satellite Dish ALT AUDIO JUMP Antenna GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY This display helps you aim your Satellite Dish Antenna to get the strongest signal. MENU For complete information on installation of your Satellite Dish Antenna, refer to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installation Instructions. EXIT Press the MENU button, then highlight and select VTR3 2 DVD AMP...
  • Page 66 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued) Selecting an Antenna Type The Antenna Type display lets you or your professional installer enter which type of Satellite Dish Antenna you use. After you have entered your antenna type, you can use the Antenna Location pop-up to help aim your antenna.
  • Page 67 Entering Your Antenna Location The Antena Location pop-up helps you or your professional installer aim your Satellite Dish Antenna based on your zip code or your latitude and longitude location. Highlight and select “Antenna Location” from the Antenna display. The Antenna Location pop-up appears. Select “Zip Code”.

  • Page 68: Setting Up The Vcr Control Feature

    VCR using the Timer & Rec feature (see page 60). To use the VCR Control FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE feature you must connect the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR (see page 11). MENU Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SYSTEM.
  • Page 69 Setting the VCR Manufacturer Code The VCR Manufacturer Code allows the Digital Satellite Receiver to control your VCR using the VCR Controller or a Sony SmartFile VCR. POWER MUTING CABLE Highlight and select “Manufacturer” from the VCR Control display (see page 26).
  • Page 70 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued) Setting Up Auto Title Insert The Auto Title Insert feature lets you display information about the program at the beginning of a Timer & Rec event. This is convenient if POWER MUTING CABLE you want a “title”...

  • Page 71: Performing A System Test

    System Test RM-Y802 display. Remote Control Highlight and select “Test”. The system test begins. If the system test fails, check your connections before calling your service provider or Sony. Select “Return”. The System Test display closes to show the Main Menu.

  • Page 72: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued) Setting the Aspect Ratio The aspect ratio refers to the proportion of your TV screen. Some newer POWER MUTING TVs may offer the 16:9 ratio which is similar to the proportions of a movie CABLE screen.

  • Page 73: Replacing Your Access Card

    Replacing Your Access Card Occasionally your service provider may send you a new Access Card. POWER MUTING Use this display to set up your new card. See “Inserting the Access Card” CABLE on page 13 for information about inserting the Access Card into the AUDIO FUNCTION Digital Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 74: Selecting Rf Or Ir Remote Control Reception (Sat-A55 Only)

    Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued) Selecting RF or IR Remote Control ALT AUDIO JUMP CATEGORY GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX Reception (SAT-A55 only) The RF feature allows you to operate the Digital Satellite Receiver from MENU outside a cabinet or from another room within your home. The RF Antenna must be connected to use the RF feature (see page 12).
  • Page 75 Highlight and select “RF”. The Remote Signal pop-up closes to show the Remote Control display. Highlight and select “Return”. The display closes to show the Main Menu, and the Digital Satellite Receiver is set to receive RF signals from the remote control. Setting the Security Code If the Digital Satellite Receiver is receiving signals from another RF remote control in your home (or from your neighbor’s home), you can...
  • Page 76 Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM) (continued) Select “Yes”. The RF Security Code pop-up appears. Select a different security code. The conformation pop-up appears. Press the CODE SET button on the remote control. The CABLE and TV FUNCTION indicators flash. CODE SET FUNCTION CABLE...

  • Page 77: Viewing Station And Program Information (Guides)

    Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) Using the Guides Menu The Guides Menu helps you find the program you want to watch. You ALT AUDIO JUMP can choose to see all stations or just a few. You can also create your own GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX...

  • Page 78: Using The Alpha List

    Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued) Using the Alpha List POWER MUTING CABLE The Alpha List shows program information in the category you select (such as movies, sports, etc.) in alphabetical order. Program information AUDIO FUNCTION is available for up to four hours in advance. VOLUME CABLE SLEEP...

  • Page 79: Using The Program Guide

    Using the Program Guide The Program Guide shows program information for up to three days in ALT AUDIO JUMP advance. You can open the Program Guide using the Main Menu or by FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE pressing the GUIDE button. Press the GUIDE button.

  • Page 80: Using The Category Guide

    Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued) Using the Category Guide The Category Guide shows programs in the category you select (such as POWER MUTING movies, sports, etc.). Program information is available for up to three CABLE days in advance. You can open the Category Guide using the Main Menu or by pressing the CATEGORY button.

  • Page 81: Using The Station Index

    Using the Station Index The Station Index displays each station’s logo and channel number in a POWER MUTING CABLE grid format. Program information is available for the current time only. You can open the Station Index using the Main Menu or by pressing the AUDIO FUNCTION VOLUME...

  • Page 82: Using The Favorite Stations Guide

    Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued) Using the Favorite Stations Guide The Favorite Stations guide shows four Favorite Titles that you can POWER MUTING CABLE customize with eight stations each. Program information is available for the current time only. AUDIO FUNCTION VOLUME...
  • Page 83 Customizing the Favorite Stations Guide Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to POWER MUTING CABLE customize. The station list appears in the right half of the display. FUNCTION AUDIO VOLUME CABLE SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO DISPLAY ENTER Highlight and select “Edit”. ALT AUDIO JUMP The Edit pop-up appears.
  • Page 84 Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued) Editing the Title of a Favorite Title Highlight and select the Favorite Title you want to edit. POWER MUTING CABLE The station list appears in the right half of the display. FUNCTION AUDIO VOLUME CABLE SLEEP...

  • Page 85: Using Other Guides

    Using Other Guides The Other Guides display provides special categories supplied by POWER MUTING CABLE DIRECTV. Each category is divided into subcategories to help you find the exact program you want to watch. Program information is available FUNCTION AUDIO VOLUME CABLE for up to three days in advance.
  • Page 86 Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES) (continued) Select the category you want. If the category you select has subcategories, the available subcategories appear. Select the subcategory you want. The programs that match your selections appear in the lower half of the display. Highlight and select the program you want.

  • Page 87: Viewing Pay Per View Programs

    Viewing Pay Per View Programs Many programs are available as pay per view. By selecting a pay per view program you agree to be charged for that program. Select a pay per view program using any of the methods described in the “Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)”...

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Displays (Preferences)

    Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) Using the Preferences Menu The Preferences Menu lets you change the appearance of the ALT AUDIO JUMP on-screen displays, the stations you want to appear in the program list GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY area, and the order in which the stations are listed. MENU Press the MENU button, then highlight and select PREFERENCES.

  • Page 89: Setting Display Options

    Setting Display Options Display Options lets you choose the color scheme of the on-screen ALT AUDIO JUMP displays and the order in which stations are listed in the program list area. You can also turn the surf option on or off. FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY...
  • Page 90 Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued) Changing the Color Scheme POWER MUTING Highlight and select “Colors” from the Display Options CABLE display (see page 47). FUNCTION AUDIO The Colors pop-up appears. VOLUME CABLE SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO DISPLAY ENTER ALT AUDIO JUMP Highlight and select the color scheme you like.
  • Page 91 Changing the Station Order You can select numerical or alphabetical for the order in which stations POWER MUTING appear in the List Area of the Program Guide, Category Guide and Other CABLE Guides display. FUNCTION AUDIO VOLUME CABLE Highlight and select “Station Order” from the Display SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO Options display (see page 47).

  • Page 92: Setting Up Custom Stations

    Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES) (continued) Setting Up Custom Stations The Custom Stations display lets you choose which stations will be ALT AUDIO JUMP skipped in the Program Guide, Category Guide and Station Index, and GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY when you change channels using the CH +/– buttons. You can reduce the number of stations that appear by skipping unwanted MENU stations.

  • Page 93: Selecting Data Services

    Highlight and select a station icon to add or remove the “X” mark. The “x” mark indicates that the station will be skipped when you open the Program Guide, Category Guide or Station Index, or change channels using the CH +/– buttons. Highlight and select “Return”.

  • Page 94: Viewing Messages (Messages)

    Viewing Messages (MESSAGES) Your service provider may occasionally send messages to your Digital Satellite Receiver to inform you of changes to your service and other special announcements. ALT AUDIO JUMP FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE Press the MENU button, then highlight and select MESSAGES.

  • Page 95: Setting Locks And Limits (Locks & Limits)

    Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) Using the Locks & Limits Display The Locks & Limits feature gives you control over access to your Digital ALT AUDIO JUMP Satellite Receiver. You can restrict program viewing by cost, ratings, and FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY...
  • Page 96 Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued) Changing the Spending Limit The spending limit pop-up lets you limit the amount you can spend per event on pay per view purchases. POWER MUTING CABLE Highlight and select “Spending Limit” from the Locks & AUDIO FUNCTION VOLUME...
  • Page 97 Changing the Rating Limit The Rating Limit pop-up lets you limit programs according to the content rating. POWER MUTING CABLE Highlight and select “Rating Limit” from the Locks & AUDIO FUNCTION Limits edit display (see page 53). VOLUME CABLE The Rating Limit pop-up appears. SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO DISPLAY...
  • Page 98 Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued) Changing the Stations Blocked Settings The Stations Blocked feature lets you block access to specific stations. POWER MUTING CABLE Highlight and select “Stations Blocked” from the Locks & Limits edit display (see page 53). AUDIO FUNCTION VOLUME...

  • Page 99: Locking Your Receiver

    Locking Your Receiver After you have made the changes you want to the Locks & Limits POWER MUTING CABLE settings, you must enter a passcode to lock the receiver. AUDIO FUNCTION VOLUME CABLE Press the MENU button, then highlight and select SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO LOCKS &...

  • Page 100: Unlocking Your Receiver

    Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS) (continued) Unlocking Your Receiver If you want to make changes to the Locks & Limits settings, you must POWER MUTING enter your passcode to unlock the receiver. CABLE AUDIO FUNCTION Press the MENU button, then highlight and select VOLUME CABLE LOCKS &...

  • Page 101: Checking Pay Per View Purchases (Purchases)

    Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES) Checking Your Purchases You can view a history of the pay per view purchases you have made. ALT AUDIO JUMP This display also shows the future purchases you have ordered and those FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE that you have canceled.

  • Page 102: Scheduling Programs (Timer & Rec)

    Download feature and will automatically send the Timer & Rec display for following information when you record a program tuning and/or recording with a Sony SmartFile VCR: program title, every day for the next 30 days. program category, program date/time and duration.

  • Page 103: Using The Timer & Rec Feature

    Using the Timer & Rec Feature The Timer & Rec feature lets you set up the Digital Satellite Receiver to ALT AUDIO JUMP automatically tune to a program scheduled at a future time. You can also GUIDE FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY use the One Button Timer &...
  • Page 104 Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC) (continued) Follow the steps below to set the timer. Move the joystick in the direction indicated in these steps. 1 Press V/v to select from 2 Press or b 3 Press V/v to 4 Press V/v to 5 Press V/v to the following.

  • Page 105: Editing Timer Events

    Editing Timer Events ALT AUDIO JUMP You can easily edit or delete timer events. FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE Press the MENU button, then highlight and select TIMER & REC. MENU The Timer & Rec display appears. EXIT VTR3 2 DVD AMP RM-Y802 CODE SET MENU...

  • Page 106: Setting Audio Options (Audio)

    Setting Audio Options (AUDIO) Using the Audio Display ALT AUDIO JUMP You can set your Digital Satellite Receiver to play the audio track in the language you prefer if that language is available. You can set the FAVORITE INDEX CATEGORY GUIDE language for the current program and as the default language for all programs when that language is available.

  • Page 107: Other Information

    Other Information Setting Up the Remote Control The RM-Y139 and RM-Y802 remote controls can be programmed to operate your other audio/video equipment. POWER MUTING CABLE Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the FUNCTION AUDIO CABLE VOLUME device you want to operate with this remote SLEEP TV/SAT TV/VIDEO control.

  • Page 108: Manufacturer Codes

    Manufacturer Codes TV Codes VCR Codes Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Sony Sony 301,302, 303 Aiwa Admiral (M. Wards) 102, 114, 109 Audio Dynamic 314, 347 Bell & Howell 330, 343 Bell & Howell 114, 109, 138 (M. Wards) (M. Wards)

  • Page 109: Cable Box Codes

    VCR Codes (continued) AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y802 Only) Manufacturer Code Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335, 324, 338 Manufacturer Code Sansui Sony Singer Denon (Sharp) 516, 517, 518 Samsung 322, 313, 321 Harmon Sanyo 330, 335 506, 507, 508 Scott 312, 313, 321, 335, 323, 324,...

  • Page 110: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls Front Panel POWER GUIDE MENU POWER TIMER MESSAGE 1 POWER Button 5 Arrow and Buttons Turns your Digital Satellite Receiver on and off. The arrow buttons move the highlight in the on-screen displays. The button selects the 2 POWER Indicator highlighted item.

  • Page 111: Sat-A55 Back Panel

    5 VHF/UHF IN jack Inputs off-air signals from your local TV off-air or cable box. Also allows connection of a antenna using coaxial cable. Some antennas monaural cable for use with Sony SmartFile require an adapter (not supplied). VCRs. 6 AC IN jack...

  • Page 112: Sat-B55 Back Panel

    Can be used for future products such as Personal Video Recorders. q; VCR CONTROL jack Allows the VCR Controller to control a VCR and/ or cable box. Also allows connection of a monaural cable for use with Sony SmartFile VCRs.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    RF Antenna (1) (SAT-A55) AUDIO R/L (2) RCA type VHF (SAT)/UHF 75 ohm f-type Low-Speed Data 9-pin D-Sub Female Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite Receiver Accessories TEL LINE RJ-11 Local TV Antenna VCR CONTROL (1) VCR Controller (or monaural cable for...

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    • If the cable distance between the Satellite Dish Antenna and the Digital Satellite Receiver is more than 100 feet, you must use the Sony Amplifier EAC-DA1. • Make sure your Access Card is inserted correctly (see page 13). • Move any antenna cables that may be directly above your Digital Satellite Receiver.
  • Page 115 Problem What you can do You cannot order a pay per view program • Make sure your Digital Satellite Receiver is connected to a telephone line (see page 8). • Make sure the system is not locked (see page 58). •...
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem What you can do You cannot record programs with your VCR • Make sure that your VCR is connected correctly (see page 10). • If you want to use the VCR Control feature, make sure that the VCR Controller is connected correctly (see page 11).
  • Page 117 Other Information...

  • Page 118: Fcc Regulations And Information

    Shielded cables and I/O cords must be used for this equipment to b. The ringer equivalence number. comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Sony c. The USOC jack required. Electronics Inc., void the user’s authority to operate this d.

  • Page 119: Limited Warranty

    All it takes is a valid credit card to cover telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to a security deposit, and Sony will pay freight in both directions. locate the closest facility.

  • Page 120: Index

    Index AC Power Cord, connecting, 13 Data services, 51 Access Card, inserting, 13 Default language, setting, 64 replacing, 31 DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, 10, 69 slot, 13, 69, 70 DISPLAY button, 14, 16 Adjusting the on-screen displays, 47 Display options, 47 Alert.
  • Page 121 Locks and limits, 53 display, 53 Satellite Dish Antenna, connecting, 8 locking, 57 setting, 23 setting, 54, 56 SATELLITE IN jack, 8, 69, 70 unlocking, 58 Scheduling programs, 60–63 LOW SPEED DATA port, 69, 70 Security code. See RF security code and passcode. Selecting items, 18 Setting up the receiver, 22 Macrovision copy-protection, 2...
  • Page 122 Printed in USA...

  • Page 123: Schematic Diagrams

    PRINTING THE SERVICE MANUAL The PDF of this service manual is not designed to be printed from cover to cover. The pages vary in size, and must therefore be printed in sections based on page dimensions. NON-SCHEMATIC PAGES Data that does NOT INCLUDE schematic diagrams are formatted to 8.5 x 11 inches and can be printed on standard letter-size and/or A4-sized paper. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS The schematic diagram pages are provided in two ways, full size and tiled.
  • Page 124 ON-SCREEN SEARCH OPTION All of the text within the service manual PDF is content searchable. This means that you can enter any text, word, phrase or reference number that appears in the manual, and the PDF software will search, fi nd and move the cursor to the location where you requested text fi rst appears. This feature can be particularly useful in locating components on a specifi...

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