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Installation Overview
The satellite antenna can be installed
in a few hours.
You may choose
to install it yourself, or you may prefer to have it professionally
installed.
If you plan on installing
the antenna
yourself, you should
be able to:
Q
Use a power drill, magnetic
compass and bubble level.
UI Drill a hole through an exterior wall of your house.
l:l
Locate plumbing,
electrical utilities and support
beams hidden in
your walls.
O
Comply with local building
and electric codes.
Route cable under floors and through
walls.
Have your antenna professionally
installed
if you do not feel
comfortable
performing
any of these functions.
Your authorized
Sony retailer can provide
a referral to a professional
contractor
in
your area who has been trained to install the Sony brand Digital
Satellite System (DSS).
If you decide to install the antenna
yourself, use this manual to help
you plan and complete the installation.
To further assist you, Sony
has an Installation
Kit which is sold separately.
The kit contains an
installation
video and an assortment
of cables, bolts, grounding
supplies
and other items needed
for most installations.
Installation Kit contents:
1 RG-6 coaxial cable with weatherproof F-connect_rs and weatherboot (75 ft.)
1 RG-6 coaxial cable with weatherproof F-connectors and weatherbcot (25 ft.)
1 Silicon sealant (1 oz.)
4 Cable ties (11 in.)
8 Cable clips
4 Togglers
4 Double expansion anchors
4 Lag screws (5/16"x 2")
2 Lag screws (1/4"x 3")
4 Machine screws (I/4"- 20 x 3")
4 Washers (5/t6')
1 Grounding block (dual)
1 Grounding wire (30 ft.)
1 Telephone in-line modular
coupler
1 Telephone modular T connector
2 Telephone line cords with modular connectors (25 ft.)
1 Compass
1 Grounding strap
1 Installation Video Guide
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