DIRECTV provides satellite services for television reception to a vast number of households in the United States but setup of the receiver and installation of the satellite dish can be a tricky endeavor. The procedure of locating the satellite overhead and achieving a strong and clear signal is the key. Before DIRECTV can be enjoyed, setting the dish elevation and running the cables into your house are essential.
Instructions
1. Find a location for the satellite dish that is not obstructed in any way, is flat and likely to provide a secure foothold for the dish. Mount the dish at this location, making sure it is flush with the surface it is being mounted to.
2. Connect the receiver to your satellite. This will entail using two cable lines that extend from the satellite to the room in which the receiver resides. Make sure there is a clear path. Splitters should not be used on this connection because they may destroy signal strength.
3. Locate the "Satellite In" listing on the back of the receiver, on the left hand side. Screw in the two cables from the satellite here, into the ports listed as "SAT 1" and "SAT 2". Make sure the cables are snug.
4. Check the orientation of the dish mast and ensure that the mast is perpendicular to level. Check this measurement by using a level tool at various locations on the mast.
5. Turn on your television and the receiver, and bring up the signal meter screen.
6. Aim the satellite dish into the southern sky. Set the proper elevation of the dish by loosening the nuts securing the elevation bolts on the dish. Make gradual adjustments to the elevation by sweeping the dish slightly upwards and downwards in increments every 5 to 10 seconds to try and find the main satellite up above. Have a friend check the signal meter screen to see if you are getting close.
7. Establish the azimuth of the dish. The azimuth is the left and right orientation, as opposed to the vertical orientation established with the elevation. To adjust the azimuth of the dish, loosen the LNB arm nuts on the dish, and utilize the side to side movements to find the satellite.
8. Fine tune your elevation and azimuth adjustments until the signal meter has a reading of between 70 and 80. A number higher than 80 is likely unattainable.
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