DirecTV HIRD-E86 manual Finding the Correct Antenna-pointing Coordinates, Oval Dish

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Setting Up the Satellite Dish Antenna and Terrestrial Inputs

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Highlight this selection if you connected a DIRECTV PLUS™ oval dish

 

antenna with two LNBs. This setting allows the HD receiver to receive signals

 

from Satellite A at 101° and Satellite B at 119°, enabling reception of

 

DIRECTV High Definition programming throughout the United States as

 

well as local stations in specific cities. Most users will have this type of dish.

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Highlight this selection if you connected a DIRECTV PLUS™ oval dish

 

antenna with the optional Satellite C LNB kit purchased separately from your

 

local satellite system installer. This setting allows the HD receiver to receive

 

signals from Satellite A at 101°, Satellite B at 119°, and Satellite C at 110°,

 

enabling the reception of local stations in additional specific cities in the

 

United States.

Cancel

Highlight this selection to return to the DISH SETUP screen without making

 

a dish antenna type selection.

Highlighting a selection button as explained immediately above and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will confirm the selection and return to the DISH SETUP screen.

Finding the Correct Antenna-pointing Coordinates

The POSITION pop-up menu will provide you with the correct coordinates to point your dish antenna. This is important to receive all of the channels you are entitled to when you subscribe to DIRECTV.

Highlighting the Position button on the DISH SETUP menu and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the POSITION pop-up menu. Using the and keys, and highlighting either the ZIP Code or Latitude/Longitude button and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will display the corresponding

pop-up menu.The ZIP Code pop-up menu

To select a digit, use the number keys or the and keys on the remote control to enter your ZIP Code or Latitude and Longitude. After the last number has been entered, highlight the OK button and press the SELECT key on the remote control to confirm the entry. The RESULTS screen will display. Highlighting the cancel button and pressing the SELECT key on the remote control will return to the DISH SETUP menu.

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Contents Platinum Directv Important Safety Instructions Installation Service Federal Communications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Table of Contents General On-Screen Guide Features Programming Your Remote Control Page What You Should Do First First Look at HD SystemHow Does All This Work? Directv Plus Satellite Dish Antenna HD System ComponentsHD Receiver with Directv Plus Receiver Built-in Rear of the HD receiver power cord not shown Remote Control Keys Label Feature Installing the Remote Control Batteries Setting Up Your HD Receiver Choosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Hdtv Monitor HD Receiver with Hdtv Monitor and VCR Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Standard Definition TV Monitor HD Receiver with Standard Definition TV Monitor and VCR Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Setting Up Your HD Receiver HD Receiver and Dolby Digital Receiver or Decoder Home theaterFinishing Up HD Receiver and Standard Stereo SystemConnecting the VCR Control Cable RF Remote Control ReceiverFinding the VCR’s Remote Control Sensor Now You Can Turn It On Connecting the RF Remote Control Receiver/ AntennaPOWER-ON Screen InstallationExit Front Panel vs. Remote Control Keys Controlling the HD Receiver3Basic Navigation Hughes Model HIRD-E86 Platinum HD Receiver Installing and Testing the Satellite Dish Antenna Setting Up Satellite Dish Antenna Terrestrial InputsSelecting the Correct Type of Satellite Dish Antenna Displaying the Installation ScreenOval Dish Finding the Correct Antenna-pointing CoordinatesTesting Signal Strength Pointing the Dish AntennaLocal Providers System Test Local Provider Area OptionsSelecting Transponders Fine Tuning the Pointing of the Dish AntennaAntenna Local In Connection OptionsTesting the Strength of the Terrestrial Digital Channels ClearScan Channels None You are not connected to an antenna or cable Antenna Terrestrial Antenna or Cable without a Satellite ConnectionTime Setup Installation Is Now CompleteEditing Local Channels Watching Local Terrestrial ProgrammingTypes of Channels Channel Banner Basic Channel ChangingLocal Channels from Directv Directv ProgrammingAlphaTune Information BannerOneLine Guide TurboTuneAlternate Services AudioClosed Caption Advanced Program Guide Program GuideProgram Guide Screen Choosing the Guide Style Program Guide Pop-up MenuAdvanced Program Guide Program Guide Small Cell Descriptions Filtering the GuidesChannel List Theme FiltersGeneral On-Screen Guide Features Guide TimesWatchword Entry Show Times Screen Information ScreenDone Show TimesPreSelecting Programs from the Advanced Program Guide VideoGuides PreSelectPreSelecting Programs for Viewing Canceling PreSelected ProgramsMenu Overview HD Receiver’s Menu SystemMain Menu Setup MenuChannel Tags PreferencesAdvanced Preference OptionsAdvanced Preference Options Advanced PreferencesFilters TranslucencyDolby Digital Audio/Video SetupFactory Defaults Channel LockTV Resolution Screen RatioImage Shape Side Panels LimitsRating Help TV TimerTV-Y7 Max SpendingChannel Lists AutoSetRename TurboTune SetTag Boxes VCR Setup InstallationScheduler Event Scheduling OptionsEditing an Event Message Check MailUpcoming Purchases PurchasesErase HistoryPurchase History Cancel PurchaseBuy Buy OptionsHelp DisableCaller ID Call HistoryLocking Procedure Unlocking ProcedureLock/Unlock Temporarily Overriding the Lock Page Code Scan Programming Your Remote ControlProgramming the Remote Control Programming ModeTelevision Code Numbers Code EntryProgramming Your Remote Control AUX-LDP Code Number Identifying Codes That Have Been Stored Using the Remote ControlVolume Control in AUX Mode Controlling Other Components Using the AUX ButtonAnswers QuestionsAppendix A-2 Limited Warranty Revision a

HIRD-E86 specifications

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In summary, the DirecTV HIRD-E86 receiver stands out for its high-definition capabilities, advanced audio technology, versatile connectivity, user-friendly interface, strong security features, and energy efficiency. These characteristics make it an appealing choice for those looking to enhance their television viewing experience.