Sony SAT-A1 User Manual
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Chapter 4: Using the System Features
Before You Get Started ...
Make sure you (or your DSS system installer) have completed the
following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:
following procedures before you start using your DSS receiver:
1
Install the satellite antenna, as described in the Satellite Antenna
Installation Manual.
Installation Manual.
Note
Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the
signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in
audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to
degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for
details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna’s signal strength.
Make certain that you (or your DSS system installer) have optimized the
signal strength. If the signal is not optimized, you may experience losses in
audio or video, especially during rain, snow, or other conditions that tend to
degrade signal performance. See the Satellite Antenna Installation Manual for
details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna’s signal strength.
2
Connect the satellite antenna to your DSS receiver. Then connect
the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)
the receiver to your television and telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)
Note
Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to
purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.
Your phone line must be connected to the DSS receiver in order for you to
purchase a pay-per-view program with the DSS remote control.
3
Make sure the access card is inserted into the DSS receiver. The
receiver comes with the card already inserted. (See page 66 for
details on inserting the access card.)
receiver comes with the card already inserted. (See page 66 for
details on inserting the access card.)
4
Call your program providers (DIRECTV and USSB) to activate
your service. You’ll need to provide information, including the
model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card
number.
your service. You’ll need to provide information, including the
model and serial numbers of your DSS receiver and the access card
number.
DIRECTV® 1-800-DIRECTV
(347-3288)
USSB 1-800-204-USSB
(8772)
If Your System Is Not
Completely Installed ...
Completely Installed ...
See the manual that came with the satellite antenna and Chapter 3 of
this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS
dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the
Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.
this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your DSS
dealer to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the
Sony-brand DSS Installation Kit.