VHF (SAT)/UHF 75 ohms F-Type Low Speed Data, 9-pin D-Sub Female Telephone Line (RJ11) VCR control (1) VCR Controller (or monoaural cable for Sony SmartFile VCRs) Optical output (1) (SAT-A55 only) 950 - 1450 Mhz / 950-2150 Mhz 120V AC, 60 Hz 20 W max.
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FOR SATELLITE ANTENNAS: Input Frequency 12.2 - 12.7 GHz Output Frequency 950 - 1450 MHz Output Connector F-Type Female Power Consumption 3.0 W max. Supply Voltage DC + 10.5 - 14.0 V for RHCP DC + 15.5 - 21.0 V for LHCP Dimensions (w/h/d) x 31 x 18 473 x 787 x 643 mm...
Replace these with Sony parts whose part numbers appear as shown in this manual or in supplements published by Sony. Circuit adjustments that are critical for safe operation are identified in this manual.
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.
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Then, connect the VHF/ UHF output jack on your VCR to the VHF/UHF input jack on your TV using If you are using a Sony coaxial cable. SmartFile VCR to take Set the CH3/CH4 switch to advantage of the Program Data...
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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.
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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).
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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.
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).
SAT-A55/B55 2-1. UPPER CASE REMOVAL 2-2. HB BOARD REMOVAL Power Button Front Panel Two Screws (BVTT 3 x 6) Control Button Four Claws HB Board Use the following procedure to run the service test: 1. Turn power on. 2. Enter Service Test screen by simultaneously pressing the menu button and the down arrow button on the front panel of the unit. 3.
SAT-A55/B55 4-2. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION 4-3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND PRINTED WIRING BOARDS • : earth-chassis • All capacitors are in F unless otherwise noted. F 50 WV or less are not indicated except for electrolytic and • All variable and adjustable resistors have characteristic tantalums.
Schematic Diagram of A Board (1/4) — 21 — 2. SATA50 A Board1.p65 A BOARD (*) MARK LIST (1/4) SAT-A55 CN120 D101 RB751V-40TE-17 RB191 — 22 — 1/13/00, 10:47 AM SAT-A55/B55 SAT-B55 # = NOT MOUNTED — 23 —...
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SAT-A55/B55 Schematic Diagram of A Board (2/4) A BOARD IC VOLTAGE LIST (2/4) A BOARD TRANSISTOR VOLTAGE LIST (2/4) IC206 volt Q201 Q202 IC301 Q203 29.0 volt Q204 ^13.7/18.8 ^13.7/18.8 Q240 Q241 -0.5 Q290 36.6 ^14.2/19.3 -5.0 Q301 IC290 Q302 -0.3 -0.9 volt...
SAT-A55/B55 Schematic Diagram of A Board (4/4) A BOARD (*) MARK LIST (4/4) SAT-A55 SAT-B55 SAT-A55 SAT-B55 C901 100 F FB900 C910 0.1 F IC910 IC CS492CL C911 R901 C912 0.1 F R902 C913 R903 C914 0.1 F R904 C915 47 F R905 4.7K...
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[POWER SUPPLY, TUNER TRANSPORT, MODEM, MICROCONTROLLER/ASIC, MPEG AV/NTSC] Component Side — 33 — 6. SATA50 A pwbs.p65 NOTE: Portions of the circuit marked as shown are live voltage areas. Use care to prevent electric shocks during inspection or repair. 1/14/00, 8:03 AM A BOARD Component Location DIODE TRANSISTOR...
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SAT-A55/B55 [POWER SUPPLY, TUNER TRANSPORT, MODEM, MICROCONTROLLER/ASIC, MPEG AV/NTSC] Conductor Side — 35 — 6. SATA50 A pwbs.p65 NOTE: Portions of the circuit marked as shown are live voltage areas. Use care to prevent electric shocks during inspection or repair. 1/14/00, 8:04 AM A BOARD Conductor Location DIODE...
5-2. SAN-18D3 4-061-591-01 BOLT, 1/4-20 UNC X 1/2 4-061-581-01 BOLT, 1/4-20 UNC X 1/2 FORMING REF. NO PART NO. DESCRIPTION X-4035-039-2 MOUNT ASSY, REFLECTOR 4-061-583-01 REFLECTOR 4-061-584-01 REFLECTOR, MOUNTING BASE 4-061-576-11 LABEL, MODEL NUMBER 4-061-587-01 BOLT, 1/4-20 UNC X 7/8 X-4035-030-1 MOUNT ASSY, UNIVERSAL 4-061-588-01 MAST, UNIVERSAL MOUNT...
SAT-A55/B55 REF. NO. PART NO. The components identified by shading mark are critical for safety. Replace only with part no. specified. When indicating parts by reference number, please include the board name. REF. NO. PART NO. * A-1299-166-A A BOARD, COMPLETE (SAT-A55 ONLY) * A-1299-170-A A BOARD, COMPLETE (SAT-B55 ONLY) 1-533-223-11 HOLDER, FUSE 4-382-854-11 SCREW (M3X10), P, SW (+)
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The components identified by shading and critical for safety. Replace only with part no. specified. REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION C274 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C275 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C276 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C277 1-164-156-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1µF C290 1-162-964-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.001µF C292...
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