8-6. Initializing the System
Channel Setup
Searches for all channels available in a selected local area. You can select two distinct areas by Zip code to view the channels being broadcast from both areas. This is useful if you live between two major broadcast centers and are capable of receiving signals from both. After this Channel Setup process, the channel list will be created.
To scan the channels from the satellites:
1.Press the Menu button on the Remote Control to display the
2.Select the DIRECTV menu by pressing “ ” on the thumbstick of the remote control.
3.Scroll down to Initial Setup by using “DE” on the thumbstick.
4.Move the highlight to the right with “G” on the thumbstick to select Channel Setup.
5.Press “ ” and the
6.Press “ ” if your zip code is correct for the primary local channels. The channel search progress will be shown.
7.If the zip code is missing or incorrect, select the zip code for your city by using “DE ”and pressing “ ”on the thumbstick.
8.Select “Yes” in the
9.Enter the secondary zip code by using the digit buttons on the remote control.
10.Repeat from 6 to 7.
11.Press “G” to return to the previous level or press the Exit button on the remote control if you want to return to TV viewing.
NOTE
Although the initial setup is a sequential process from Select Dish to Channel Setup, each menu can be accessed independently.
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