Sony SAT-A55 - page 2

Toreduc e the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose the un it

torain or moisture.

Thissymbol is intended to alert the user to the

presenceof uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

withinthe product’s enclosure that may be of

significantmagnitude to constitute a risk of

electricshock to persons.

Thissymbol is intended to alert the user to the

presenceof important operating and

maintenance(servicing) instructionsin the

literatureaccompanying the appliance.

Note to the CATV Installer

Thisremi nder is provided to call the CATV system installer ’s

attentionto Artic le 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

propergr ounding and, in particular, specifies tha t the cable

groundshall be connectedto thegrounding system of thebuilding

asclose to the point of cable entryas practical.

Note to the Satellite Dish Antenna Installer

Thisremi nder is provided to call the Satellite Dish Antenna

installer’s attention to Article 810 and in particula rA rticle 810-15

ofthe NEC, w hich covers proper installation and grounding of

televisionre ceiving equipment, as well as to Article 820-40 of the

NEC,which specifiesthat the Satellite Dish Antenna cable ground

shallbe connected to th e grounding system of the building as close

tothe point of cable entry as practical.

Telephone Line Interruption

Periodically,informationon your DIRECT TICKET®and Pay Per

Viewselections is sent, freeof charge, via your telephone line to an

800number. If you use your telephone during the time the

information is being forwarded, you will hear static noise for

approximately30seconds. If you wouldlike to use your telephone

whilethe infor mation is being sent, you can interrupt the sen ding

ofthis information at any time by temporarilyunplugging the

phoneline to the receiver.

Local Programming

Withthis Digital Satellite Receiver and a DIRECTV Plus satellite

dishantenna, you may be able to receive local channelsfrom

DIRECTVin certainareas. Additional equipment may be required

insome areas. Check with your retaile ro r visitww w.directv.com for

informationon availability of local channels from DIRECTVin

yourarea.

TheDigit alSa tellite Receiver is intended for use only within the

UnitedStates.

Themodel an d serial numbers are located on the bottom of the

DigitalSatellite Receiver.The number for the Access Card is on the

backof the card and on the carton label. Record these numbers in

thespace provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you

needto call your sales or service representative regarding this

product.

For Programming

Forsubscrip tion information, or to resolve problems related to

programming, call:

DIRECTVat 1- 800-DIRECTV (347-3288)

For Hardware and Installation

Toarrange for the installation of your Digital Satellite Re ceiver,

callthe deale r from whom you purchased your system.

Forgener alin formation, or to resolve problems related to the

operation of your Digital Satellite Receiver or Satellite Di sh

Antenna,p lease contact your Sony dealer. If your dealer or

installeris unable to answer your questions, call the Sony Satellite

SystemInformatio n Center at 1-800-838-7669.

Trademark and Copyrights

Sony,Media Window, Signal Seeker, Remote Commander and

SmartFileare trademarks of Sony.DIRECTV is a trademark of

DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics, and is used with

permission.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dol by”

andthe double -D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Macrovision Information

Thisproduct i ncorporates copyright protection technolog yt hat is

protectedby U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Useof this copyright protection technology is granted by

Macrovision for home and other limited pay per view uses only.

Reverseen gineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note on Recording Programming

Programming may be taped for home viewing only. All other

tapingis expressly prohibited. Some programming may not be

taped.An additional taping fee may be applied. Call your

programpr oviders for details.

StarSight Licensed

Themanufacture and sale of the tel evision schedule feature of this

productw as licensed under one or more of the follow ing patents

ofStarSight Telecas t, Inc.: U.S. Patent Nos. 4,706,121; 4,977,455;

5,151,789;and 5,353,121; with use rights reserved.

TheseOperating Instructions describe how touse the SAT-A55

andits rem ote control. Any differences in operation for t he

SAT-B55are noted in the text.

Thezicon indicates hints and tips formaking the task easier.

ANoteprovides infor mation that may be necessary to complete

thetask.

Youare cautioned that any changes or modificationsnot

expresslyapproved in this manual cou ld void your authority to

operatethis equipment.

WARNING

Attention

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SerialNumber:

AccessCard Number:

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