Before You Get Started - Sony SAT-A4 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

Before You Get Started ...

If Your System Is Not
Completely Installed ...
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Make sure you (or your DIRECTV System installer) have completed
the following procedures before you start using your Digital Satellite
Receiver:
1
Install the Satellite Antenna as described in the Satellite Dish
Antenna Operating Instructions .
Note
Make certain that you (or your 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 Dish Antenna Operating Instructions for
details on pointing the dish and optimizing the antenna's signal strength.
2
Connect the Satellite Antenna to your Digital Satellite Receiver.
Then connect the Digital Satellite Receiver to your television and
telephone line. (See Chapter 3.)
Note
Your phone line must be connected to the Digital Satellite Receiver in order for
you to purchase a pay per view program with the remote control.
3
Make sure the access card is inserted into the Digital Satellite
Receiver. (See page 68 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 Digital Satellite Receiver and the
access card number.
DIRECTV 1-800-DIRECTV (347-3288)
USSB 1-800-204-USSB (8772)
See the manual that came with the Satellite Antenna and Chapter 3 of
this manual for complete installation instructions. Or, see your dealer
to arrange for a professional installation or the purchase of the Sony-
brand Installation Kit.