Sony RM-Y812 Operating Instructions
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using your Digital Satellite Receiver for the first time, follow the instructions in "Getting Started" on pages 1-6. Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been properly installed and call your service provider to begin service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) SAT-A65 SAT-B65 © 2001 Sony - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
to one or more U.S. or foreign patents pending. Sony Software License Agreement ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SONY SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH ON PAGE 44. USING THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT IN WHICH IT IS INCORPORATED INDICATES USER'S ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF THE - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
user. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use . 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
should bear the UL listing mark and should not in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. Heat-Do not installation codes. This manual contains instructions on To prevent electric shock, do not use this plug with an extension cord grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Conditions Requiring Service-Unplug the DIRECTV Receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Other adjustments - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio and TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. service your modem. Return it to Sony. No repairs can be made by customers. All repairs must be done by an authorized Sony Service Center. This equipment cannot be used on public coin service - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
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and filters 31 Using favorite channel lists 31 Creating a channel list 31 Renaming a channel list 32 Creating an Auto Set list 32 Adding and removing all channels 32 Filtering the program guide 33 Using Theme Filters 33 Selecting guide times 34 Using access controls 35 Locking & unlocking - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
viii Contents - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
DIRECTV Receiver to your TV (see page 3). • Find antenna azimuth and elevation settings for your location (see page 4). • Test the DIRECTV System operation (see page 5). How to use this manual This manual uses these typographical conventions to help clarify instructions: Text Example Description - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
select. For now, however, use the simplest configuration to check your 11 13 15 R Model: SAT-A65 Digital Satellite Receiver Sony Electronics, Inc. Made in Mexico 16 Table 2: Rear panel AUDIO OUTPUT (L) jack 2 RF REMOTE antenna jack 10 AUDIO OUTPUT VCR CONTROL cable jack 7 AUDIO OUTPUT (R) - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
modular telephone outlet. 4. Plug the TV into an electrical outlet. 5. Plug used throughout this manual: Toggle or Step – Press SELECT to toggle (switch) a setting from “ON” to “OFF” or step through the available choices each time you press SELECT. List of Options – Menu button will display a list - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
MENU button to display the MAIN MENU below. 2. Use the button to highlight the System tab. MAIN MENU Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Program Director Watchword Interactive Purchases Lock & Limits View Mail System Setup Watch TV Wed, Jun 20 8:45PM Main Menu tabs Tilt angle - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
elevation angles shown on the Antenna pane: 1. Highlight the Signal tab. 2. Use the button to highlight the Source pull-down menu 3. Signal quality is signal indication. 6. Select the transponder providing the best signal. 7. Use the button to highlight the Test tab. 8. Highlight Begin Test - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
the ANTENNA SETUP menu, then carefully verify your settings for accuracy. ANTENNA SETUP Antenna Signal VCR Prefs Test pane • Re-enter your ZIP code if necessary to verify you have used the correct antenna pointing parameters for service provider) to activate service if you have not done so already. - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
's TV ANT/CABLE IN jack (refer to figures on page 3). The remote control INPUT button allows you to switch between DIRECTV® programming and input from the terrestrial antenna. Connect the RF remote The SAT-A65 DIRECTV Receiver uses an optional RF (radio frequency) control antenna remote control - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel). The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual. If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control: 3. Hold the VCR remote control about ½-inch (1.3 cm) from the front left side. 4. Slowly move - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
. If you cannot find the correct code listed for your brand of VCR, try related brands that use the same code. Your VCR may also respond to multiple codes. 10. Use the remote control SELECT button to try each code. 11. Alternate between this procedure and testing the code. Test the VCR This Record - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
. If your A/V receiver is also capable of decoding Dolby Digital, use this connection in order to listen in full 5.1-channel surround sound. Additional TV, you may see a distorted picture if you try to record a copy-protected program. A Can't Tape symbol in the screen banner identifies these programs - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
15-16). MUTING VCR POWER TV SAT FUNCTION TV/VIDEO VCR TV SAT TV/VCR TV/SAT 123 456 789 JUMP 0 DISPLAY FAVORITE GUIDE SELECT EXIT MENU SEARCH VOL CH PAGE 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 CODE SET RM-Y812 SATELLITE RECEIVER RM-Y812 Continued on next page Using the remote control 11 - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
8 VOL CH 19 20 20 SEARCH button - Access the Search feature to find favorite programs. 9 10 CODE SET PAGE 21 21 CH +/-/PAGE buttons - Change channels. When a program guide is open, these buttons page through the guide. RM-Y812 SATELLITE RECEIVER RM-Y812 12 Using the remote control - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
set up the 7 remote control (see pages 15-16). 4 0-9 buttons - Change channels directly, and enter numerical values in on-screen displays. 8 5 Subchannel button - Use set up the remote control (see pages 15-16). 12 CODE SET button - Lets you program the remote control to operate your TV - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
. To operate your TV you must first 8 22 set up the remote control (see pages 15-16). 9 23 19 JUMP button- Changes channels to the previously tuned channel. 10 11 24 20 FAVORITE button - Toggles the Favorite Stations guides. 25 12 21 GUIDE button - Opens the Program Guide. 26 22 CH - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
program guide selection. Press the EXIT button to exit from any on-screen guide, remove banners, or terminate an action. RM-Y807 Remote Control: Move the device switch to SAT to control the DIRECTV Receiver. The other positions on the device switch indicate the devices they control. RM-Y812 Remote - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
the remote The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls can be programmed to operate control your other audio/video equipment. 1. Find the code(s) for the manufacturer of the device you want to operate with this remote control. You can find these codes on pages 41 and 42. 2. Press the CODE SET button - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
to purchase pay per view events (see page 18). • Using the Timer (see page 18). • How to set and modify preferences (see page 19). The table below lists the MAIN MENU tabs, their submenus, and what they do. Main Menu tab Program Guide Guide Options Audio & Video Caller ID Timer Search Interactive - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
events purchased but never viewed. Events ordered by calling DIRECTV do not appear on this list. For additional information about a specific event, highlight the event and press the DISPLAY want to cancel. 2. Press SELECT on the remote control. 3. Use the pop-up menu panel to cancel the purchase. 18 - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
your needs. GUIDE OPTIONS Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Ch. Mark Exit Return Wed, Aug 1 12:25AM Guide Style Grid Picture In Guide On Guide Zoom On Multi-Color On Channel Sort Numeric Filters Temporary Reset Options Selecting guide options Using the Timer You can program up to - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
. The year is set automatically. 7. After setting the Frequency, use the navigation buttons to advance. 8. Review your settings and choose OK, or choose Cancel to delete the edits. To cancel a program scheduled for viewing or taping: Find the upcoming program in the program guide you wish to cancel - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
Factory Defaults Adjusting Audio settings Setting default and Your DIRECTV Receiver supports alternate audio services. Icons below the alternate audio date and time in the Information Banner or program guide indicate if these services are available for a particular program. AUDIO ADJUSTMENT Audio - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
setting based on the receiver-to-TV connection used. • Set Optimize to Stereo to provide highest quality audio when using the AUDIO OUTPUT (L) and (R), and/or DIGITAL OUTPUT connection. • Use the Optimize Mono setting 0 Done Factory Default 22 Using the menus Adjusting the screen image controls - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
shows that have specific words used in titles or descriptions. Press the remote control SEARCH button to access the setup pane shown below. SEARCH SETUP Setup Result Exit Return Wed, Aug 1 3:40 PM Search for words in the Program Titles and Descriptions within Guide. rodeo casino tropical Roberts - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
functions described in this section. New Access Card Highlight the New Card tab to set the receiver to use a new DIRECTV access card. SELECT the Prepare new card menu button and follow the on-screen instructions. NEW ACCESS CARD Antenna Signal Prefs Test New Card Upgrade Features Exit Return Fri - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
to set the remote control to use a different receiver ID: 1. Press the CODE SET button on the remote control. 2. Enter the desired receiver ID number, either "50" or "51" or a number from "00" to "15" when using the the RF antenna with the SAT-A65 receiver and the RM-Y807 remote control. 3. Test - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
a menu color combination, or scheme, from these choices: Ocean, Storm, Foam, or Purple. Set translucency level The Translucency level of the on-screen display may be set to Solid, Heavy, Medium, or Light. Caller ID enable/disable Use the Caller ID menu button to turn the Caller ID feature on and off - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
and menu features (see page 29). • How to use the OneLine™ Guide (see page 30). • How to set-up and use the Channel Mark Guide (see page 30). Selecting a program guide style Personalize the program guide to show program listings that interest you. You determine how your choices appear onscreen - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
remote control GUIDE button while the program guide appears on-screen to display the Guide Options menu. • Browse up or down one channel at a time with the navigation buttons when the highlight is in the grid. • Use the remote control CHANNEL (CH +/-) button to scroll through a full page of guide - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
1. Press the remote control MENU button. 2. Use the navigation buttons to highlight and SELECT the Guide Options menu tab. 3. From the Options menu tab, highlight your selection and press SELECT. 4. Highlight and SELECT the Exit tab to return to the program you were viewing. Program guide and menu - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
FNC PROGRAM GUIDE Family OneLine Guide NOON TheStreet.com You can also enter a channel number using the numeric keypad to display the OneLine Guide for that channel. OneLine Guide content varies according to FAV LIST menu selections and other filters. Press the EXIT button on the remote control - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
could be all channels that Mom and Dad have deemed appropriate for the entire family. Creating a channel list 1. Press the remote control MENU button. 2. Select the Guide Options from the MAIN MENU. 3. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the Fav Setup tab. 4. Press SELECT to open the FAVORITE - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
using the navigation buttons. 4. Press SELECT to enter the letter. 5. When finished, Select OK. Creating an Auto Set list 1. SELECT the Auto Set button. A pop-up menu appears showing each of the channel lists. 2. Highlight and SELECT a channel list to be programmed. Once selected, the Auto Set - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Filtering the program guide Press the remote control GUIDE button while in a guide. A pop-up menu provides filtering tools and ways to access other guide styles. By combining each of these filter options, you can quickly narrow down channels to those that match your viewing interests. Using Theme - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
. After a few seconds, the selected guide appears. GUIDE TIMES Theme Times Fav List Fav Setup Options Ch. Menu Exit Return Wed, Jul 18 9:24PM Advance Program Guide to Chosen Time Current Wed, 11:00PM Thu, 5:00AM Thu, 11:00AM Thu, 5:00PM Thu, 11:00PM Fri, 5:00AM 34 Setting favorites and filters - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
limits (see page 37). Locks & Limits provides settings to help you control the viewing restrictions of DIRECTV® programming. When accompanied by the channel lists, these limits provide a great degree of control. The DIRECTV Receiver must be locked for the TV Timer, Rating and Spending limits to be - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
restrict access to Family list channels. Enter the code you entered to lock the system. The button used to lock the system Once the system is unlocked, all limits and restrictions are removed! is also used to unlock the system. Choose Cancel to keep the lock in effect. Setting ratings limits Program - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
00 Hours allowed 24:00 Hours allowed 10:11 AM Total time watched today: 1:12 3. Use the number buttons on the remote control to set the limit or use the navigation buttons to increase or decrease each digit. 4. Use the navigation buttons to highlight the digit that you want to change. The maximum - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
38 Using access controls - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
I control my TV? A Before you can control your TV, VCR, or any other device, you must program your remote control to match your different devices. See Chapter 3 - Using the remote control in this manual for specific instructions. If you have already successfully programmed your remote control, try - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
service from your local cable company. If you select item 1 above, your local programming appears in the program guide like any other channel. For options 2 or 3, connect the local signal to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of your digital satellite receiver. Use the TV/SAT key to switch between - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
B Manufacturers device control codes TV Codes ManufacturerAND Sony Admiral (M. Ward) ABC Bell & Howell (M. 2000 (M. Ward) Sylvania Symphonic Teknika Toshiba Videch Wards Zenith The RM-Y807 and RM-Y812 remote controls are compatible with most models of the following brands: CodeODE NUMBER - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
605 RCA 602 Toshiba 603 AMP (Amplifier) Codes (RM-Y807 Only) Manufacturer Code Sony 501, 521 Denon (Sharp) 516-518 Harmon 519 JVC 506-508 Kenwood 504, 505 McIntosh 520 Onkyo 512, 513 Pioneer 502, 503 Technics 509-511 Yamaha 514, 515 42 Manufacturers device control codes - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
(with freight prepaid), to a SONY authorized DIRECTV System service facility. To locate the closest such facility, please call the telephone number listed below. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
or otherwise attempt to derive source code or create derivative works therefrom, and shall not authorize any third party to do any of the foregoing unless Sony's prior written consent is obtained. Sony may elect to provide to User updates and other support services for the licensed Software. All - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
kg) Supplied Accessories Remote Control Size AA Batteries (2) Access Card Audio/Video Cable S-Video Cable Coaxial (RF) Cable Telephone Line Cord VCR Controller (1) RF Antenna RM-Y807 (SAT-A65) RM-Y812 (SAT-B65) (SAT-A65 only) (SAT-A65 only) (SAT-A65 only) Optional Sony-brand Digital Satellite - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
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9 logo icon 21 Pro Logic 10 E Edit preselected program 20 Elevation angle, determining 4 Emitter, VCR control cable 9 English language menus 26 Entertainment system, connecting 9 F Factory settings, restore 26 Front panel controls 4 G Guide features 29 grid style 27 logo style 28 selecting style - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
batteries 15 models 11 sensor, VCR 8 Replacing batteries 15 Restore factory settings 26 S Saturation, video 23 Scanning remote control codes 11 Schedule programs 19 Search entries 24 Search for words 23 SELECT control 15 Selecting a menu item 15 Signal indication 5 Spanish language menus 26 Standby - Sony RM-Y812 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
Printed in U.S.A. Contact DIRECTV with questions about service or programming: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288) www.DIRECTV.com Contact Sony with questions about your Digital Satellite Receiver: 1-800-838-SONY (7669) www.sony.com/support
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© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
DIRECTV
Digital Satellite Receiver
Operating Instructions
±
SAT-A65
SAT-B65
Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver
for the first time, follow the instructions in “Getting Started”
on pages 1-6.
Also, make sure your Satellite Dish Antenna has been
properly installed and call your service provider
to begin
service: DIRECTV: 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)