Limited warranty, Digital satellite systems, Appendix: other information – Sony SAT-A1 User Manual
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Appendix: Other Information
Limited Warranty
Digital Satellite Systems
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product 
(including any accessories) against defects in material or 
workmanship as follows:
1
LABOR. For a period of 90 days from the original date of 
purchase, if the Product is determined to be defective, SONY 
will repair or replace the Product at no charge. After this 90 
day period, you must pay for all labor charges.
2
PARTS. For a period of one (1) year from the original date of 
purchase, SONY will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt 
replacements in exchange for defective parts. Any 
replacements will be warranted for the remainder of the 
original warranty period or ninety (90) days from installation 
by SONY’s authorized facility, whichever is longer.
3
ACCESSORIES. Parts and labor for all accessories are for one 
(1) year.
4
IN-HOME. For a period of one (1) year from installation 
date, if the unit was professionally installed by an authorized 
SONY Digital Satellite System Installer and the LNB 
(Electronic Antenna Element) fails to function properly, 
SONY will repair or replace the LNB with a new or rebuilt 
part. Labor to repair or replace the LNB (after 90 days from 
purchase) will be at your expense. If no problem is found, or 
any other item fails, it will be your responsibility to pay the 
installer their regular rate for an in-home service call.
To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product, or deliver 
the Product freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or 
packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to a SONY 
authorized Digital Satellite System service facility. Please see the 
telephone number at the end of this section for a number to call to 
locate the closest facility. 
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, 
setup adjustments or signal reception problems.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to 
acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, 
or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the 
antenna. This warranty does not cover improper installation (if 
self-installed), loss of use of the product, or wasted programming 
charges due to product malfunction. This warranty does not cover 
damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to 
improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other 
than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This 
warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL 
FAULTS. This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice 
which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must 
be presented to obtain warranty service.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS 
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE 
CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH 
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS 
PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO 
USE THE PRODUCT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL 
SONY’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE 
PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT 
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN 
DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has 
been altered or removed from the Product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an 
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may 
not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a service contract 
with the SONY Partnership within 90 days of the date of sale, the 
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply 
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may 
have other rights which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has 
established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions. To 
locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, for assistance or 
resolution of a service problem, or for product information or 
operatio
n, call:
SONY DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM INFORMATION CENTER
1-800-838-7669
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized 
dealer, call
:
1-800-488-7669
About Sony Customer Support
Every Sony brand DSS unit comes with Sony’s Express Support at 
no charge to you. In the event of a system failure, our Express 
Support Program can have a replacement receiver on its way to 
you via overnight Federal Express (for calls Monday-Friday until 
11:00 pm; Saturday delivery depends upon zip code). All it takes 
is a valid credit card to cover a security deposit, and Sony will pay 
freight in both directions. Our Express Support continues with our 
800 number, staffed by dedicated technical representatives who 
can answer questions on dealer locations, system operation, 
installation, hookup, accessories, and how to get the most out of 
your home entertainment system. Sony’s Express Support 
program: another expression of our commitment to excellence in 
customer service.