Sony SAT-A55 User Manual
Directv digital satellite receiver, Sat-a55 sat-b55
4-075-080-21 (1)
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DIRECTV Digital
Satellite Receiver
Operating Instructions
SAT-A55
SAT-B55
Before you begin using your Digital Satellite Receiver for
the first time, follow the instructions in “Connecting Your
Digital Satellite Receiver” on pages 6-13 and “Setting Up
Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)” on pages 22-34.
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-A55 MODEL ONLY
RF ANTENNA: This Digital Satellite Receiver is shipped
with IR reception enabled and RF reception disabled. To
use the RF feature (and the RF Antenna) you must change
the factory setting (IR only) to the RF setting (RF only)
using the on-screen displays, as described in these
Operating Instructions.
Document Outline
- Features
- Table of Contents
- Connecting Your Digital Satellite Receiver
- Carton Contents
- Connection Overview
- Step 1: Inserting the Batteries
- Step 2: Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna and Telephone Line
- Step 3: Connecting Your TV
- Step 4: Adding a VCR and Audio System
- Step 5: Connecting the VCR Controller
- Step 6: Connecting the RF Antenna (SAT-A55 only)
- Step 7: Connecting the AC Power Cord
- Step 8: Inserting the Access Card
- Viewing Pictures From Your Digital Satellite Receiver
- Using the On-Screen Displays
- Using the Main Menu
- Setting Up Your Digital Satellite Receiver (SYSTEM)
- Viewing Station and Program Information (GUIDES)
- Adjusting the Displays (PREFERENCES)
- Viewing Messages (MESSAGES)
- Setting Locks and Limits (LOCKS & LIMITS)
- Checking Pay Per View Purchases (PURCHASES)
- Scheduling Programs (TIMER & REC)
- Setting Audio Options (AUDIO)
- Other Information