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Installation Manual

DIRECTV® Multi-Satellite Dish Antenna or

DIRECTV PARA TODOS™ Dish Antenna

Introduction

Safety Information

Your DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish antenna is designed for use with up to four independently operating DIRECTV Receivers. Along with your receiver User Manual, this guide will provide the information you’ll need to successfully install and operate your DIRECTV System. Throughout the manual, the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Dish antenna will be referred to as the “antenna.”

For best results, we suggest you read carefully through these pages first before beginning installation. The guide is intended for an individual experienced in performing the various tasks described, including:

•Determining an antenna location with a good southerly view of the satellites

•Climbing a ladder and working on your roof

•Observing safe working practices around heights and electrical hazards

•Determining if there are water pipes, gas lines or wiring hidden near where you may drill

•Using a power drill to drill holes into your house

•Routing coaxial cable(s) through foundation, wall, under-floor, attic or interior walls

•Safely lifting and securing the 20-lb. antenna assembly

•Grounding the antenna and cable(s) as recommended in the National Electric Code (NEC)*

NOTE: If you don’t feel completely comfortable with these tasks, simply contact the store where you purchased the system for information on having your system installed by a local authorized DIRECTV installer.

Local building and electrical codes (NEC) require the antenna and the coaxial cables to be connected to a grounding electrode. Improper installation may seriously damage the equipment or the building, as well as cause injury or death to you. For your own safety, follow these important safety rules or contact a licensed inspector or electrician in your area for assistance:

•If you will be mounting your antenna in a location where it will be difficult or dangerous to view the attached bubble level (see page 6), use a small mirror or plumbing level instead. DO NOT risk falling

•Perform as many functions as possible on the ground

•Do not install the antenna on a rainy, snowy or windy day

•Make sure there are no people, pets, etc. below when you are working on the roof

•Watch out for power lines which may be overhead, underground and/or hidden behind walls, keeping safely clear of them with ladders, antenna and tools during installation

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ruled that a local government or homeowner’s association may not prevent the installation of satellite antennas one meter or smaller in diameter, unless legitimate safety restrictions such as fire codes are in effect. Call FCC tel: (202) 418-0163; FCC Web sites at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/satellite.html or http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html for more information.

DIRECTV® programming is sold separately. To activate DIRECTV programming, please call 1-800-DIRECTV(1-800-347-3288). More programming information is also available at DIRECTV.com.

Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service address, social security number and/or major credit card. Deposit or prepayment may be required. In some areas, programming may be provided by members or affiliates of the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative.

*NEC is published by the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02269-9101 and may be available at your local public library.

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