Sony SATB55 Satellite Receiver with 32-Bit Processor

Sony SATB55 Satellite Receiver with 32-Bit Processor

 
Larger image or other views 
Product Description:

Sony's SAT-B55 is a DirecTV Plus satellite receiver, which means it is capable of receiving signals from multiple satellites. This receiver will enable you to watch almost all of the new channels beamed by DirecTV (expect high-definition TV signals) - provided that you also have one of the new, wider satellite dishes. Even if you don't want to swap out your current dish, you might buy the SAT-B55 as a replacement for an older receiver. It's packed with features, such as an on-screen guide that integrates your local stations.The SAT-B55 is VCR friendly. The auto title insert feature stores title and date information for programs that you've scheduled for recording. Also, this receiver is compatible with Sony's SmartFile VCRs and has one-button record and a 10-event timer. The Media Window program guide lets you keep an eye on one channel while surfing DirecTV's 200-plus stations. The SAT-B55 also offers a variety of enhanced viewing options, such as a station index with graphics, four groups of eight user-defined presets and custom presets; these presets might be helpful in keeping objectionable material from young eyes. Other features include 32-bit Microprocessor, a message indicator, automatic title insert for recording and integrated guide for three satellites.Dual A/V outputs allow you to connect this receiver to two TVs. The SAT-B55 also has both S-video and RF connections. It comes with a unified remote that can operate most TVs, VCRs and cable boxes.
Product Details
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Sony
  • Label: Sony
  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Model: SATB55
  • MPN: SATB55
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: RECEIVER_OR_AMPLIFIER
  • Publisher: Sony
  • Studio: Sony
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

Electronics Articles

Digital cameras are good for the environment
As we consider the digital camera revolution that has taken place over the last decade, most people think about it in terms of enhanced benefits for consumers. We can take a lot more pictures at much lower cost with digital cameras versus film cameras. We can also more easily manipulate and share those photos since they're all in the digital realm. But one thing many people don't think about actually deserves mention as potentially the most profound effect of the digital camera revolution: how digital cameras greatly reduce the destructive impact on the environment compared to film cameras. At first, you might think, "How can that be? My film camera didn't harm the environment!" Even though it wasn't your camera that harmed the environment, your film processing did indeed harm it. Any time you take your pictures to a photo processing center, that film is run through batches of chemicals. These chemicals are environmental hazards, and once they are used to process film, those chem ...
Finding the Right Digital Camera
By Dave Etchells Finding the Right Digital Camera The overall goal of the Imaging Resource website (www.imaging-resource.com) is to help people chose and use digital imaging technology as effectively as possible. As simple as they are to use, choosing the right digital camera involves a number of decisions. Key issues are computing platform, image quality, onboard image capacity, exposure versatility, feature set, and included software. In this article, we'll lead you step-by-step through some of the issues to consider in making a purchase decision, and at the same time, suggest some things to look for in the test images we've collected on our website. We're interested in your feedback and experience! We invite you to elaborate on this article by leaving comments via the database link at the bottom of the page. You can also give feedback in our "Forum" discussion-group section. Computing Platform This is an obvious consideration but it is fast becoming less of an issue than it o ...