Sony SAT-A55P Manuals

Table of Contents

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  Sat-A55P Sat-B55P San-18D3

  • • 1

      Service Manual
    • 2

      Table of Contents
    • 3

      Specifi Cations
    • 4

      Warnings and Cautions
    • 5

      Safety Check-Out

  • 6

    1 Disassembly

    • 6

      1-1. Upper Case Removal
    • 6

      1-3. a and Sc2 Board Removal
    • 6

      1-2. Hb Board Removal

  • 6

    2 Service Test

    • 7

      Circuit Board Location
    • 7

      Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams
    • 7

      Diagrams
      • 8

        Block Diagram
      • 16

        HB Board
      • 19

        SC2 Board

  • 19

    4 Exploded Views

    • 19

      4-1. Chassis
    • 20

      4-2. San-18D3

  • 21

    5 Electrical Parts List

    • 43

      Operating Instructions

• 47

  Table of Contents

  • 48

    Connecting Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver

    • 48

      Carton Contents
    • 49

      Connection Overview
    • 49

      Step 1: Inserting the Batteries
      • 49

        Audio System
      • 49

        Power Cord
    • 50

      Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line
    • 51

      Step 3: Connecting Your TV
    • 52

      Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
    • 53

      Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller
      • 53

        Connecting a Sony Smartfile™ VCR
    • 54

      Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A55 Only)
    • 55

      Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord
    • 55

      Step 8: Inserting the Access Card

  • 56

    Viewing Pictures From Your DIRECTV PLUS™ Digital Satellite Receiver

    • 56

      Using Your Remote Control
      • 56

        RM-Y802 Remote Control (SAT-A55 Model)
      • 58

        RM-Y139 Remote Control (SAT-B55 Model)
    • 60

      Selecting Items
    • 61

      Turning On the Power
    • 62

      Changing Channels

  • 63

    Using the On-Screen Displays

    • 63

      Using the Main Menu
    • 64

      Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)
      • 64

        Using the System Menu
      • 65

        Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna
      • 68

        Setting Up the VCR Control Feature
      • 71

        Performing a System Test
      • 72

        Setting the Aspect Ratio
      • 73

        Replacing Your Access Card
      • 74

        Selecting RF or IR Remote Control Reception (SAT-A55 Only)
    • 77

      Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)
      • 77

        Using the Guides Menu
      • 78

        Using the Alpha List
      • 79

        Using the Program Guide
      • 80

        Using the Category Guide
      • 81

        Using the Station Index
      • 82

        Using the Favorite Stations Guide
      • 85

        Using Other Guides
      • 87

        Viewing Pay Per View Programs
    • 88

      Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES)
      • 88

        Using the Preferences Menu
      • 89

        Setting Display Options
      • 92

        Setting Up Custom Stations
      • 93

        Selecting Data Services
    • 94

      Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)
    • 95

      Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)
      • 95

        Using the Locks & Limits Display
      • 99

        Locking Your Receiver
      • 100

        Unlocking Your Receiver
    • 101

      Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)
      • 101

        Checking Your Purchases
    • 102

      Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)
      • 102

        Using One Button Timer & Rec
      • 103

        Using the Timer & Rec Feature
      • 105

        Editing Timer Events
    • 106

      Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)
      • 106

        Using the Audio Display

  • 107

    Other Information

    • 107

      Setting Up the Remote Control
    • 108

      Manufacturer Codes
      • 108

        Vcr Codes
      • 109

        Cable Box Codes
    • 110

      Location and Function of Controls
      • 110

        Front Panel
      • 111

        SAT-A55 Back Panel
      • 112

        SAT-B55 Back Panel
    • 113

      Specifications
    • 114

      Troubleshooting
    • 118

      FCC Regulations and Information
    • 119

      Limited Warranty
    • 120

      Index
      • 123

        Schematic Diagrams