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Sony SAT-A55 DirecTV Receiver

The Sony SAT-A55 satellite receiver has a 32-bit microprocessor for fast on-screen menu operation and its RF input accommodates cable TV or local TV antenna to deliver local programming. One Button Record with VCR controller sets the digital satellite receiver's timer function to automatically start and stop the recording function of your VCR. The Remote Commander remote control also operates many brands of television sets, cable converter boxes and VCR's. And the On-Screen Menu System displays all the information you need on screen.

Sony SAT-A55 Features

• On-Screen Menu and Guide System Featuring Media Window
• Dolby Digital Audio feature is capable of passing 5.1 channel surround sound to the optical digital output.
• 32-bit microprocessor for fast on-screen menu operation.
• Two sets of Audio/Video outputs one for your television set, the second for your Audio/Video system.
• S-Video output for higher picture quality.
• ACCESS Card located in back of unit for added security.
• Low power consumption, cool operation.
• RF input accommodates cable TV or local TV antenna to deliver local programming.
• 9-pin low speed data port (for connection to future peripherals).
• Message indicator lets you know that you have a new message.
• Auto Title Insert for VCR recording automatically records program information at the beginning of any Timer & Record function. This insert at the beginning of the tape will feature program title, total program time, station logo, station name, channel number and the program's content rating. The user selection of "on" or "off" for this feature appears in the VCR Control screen.
• SmartFile Compatibility allows your digital satellite receiver to send the following information automatically when you record a program with a Sony SmartFile VCR: program title, program category, program date/time and duration.
• One button record with VCR controller to set the digital satellite receiver's timer function to automatically start and stop the recording function of your VCR.
• 10-Event Programmable Timer.
• Timer LED.

Sony SAT-A55 Back Panel

• Composite Video Output (2)
• Composite Audio Output (2)
• S-Video Output (1)
• Dolby Digital Optical Output (1)
• Satellite Antenna Input (1)
• Off-Air Antenna RF input (1)
• RF Output (1)
• Phone Line RJ-11 (1)
• Power Connection (1)
• RF Remote Control Input (1)
• Low Speed Data Port DB9 9 pin (1)
• VCR Controller (1)

Sony SAT-A55 Dimensions

• 3 lbs 8 oz
• 11" x 2.6" x 9.1"