RCA Satellite TV Antenna manual Safety Information

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Safety Information

DANGER! Avoid Powerlines! When following the instructions in this guide to install and connect the satellite antenna and connections, take extreme care to avoid contact with overhead power lines, lights and power circuits. Contact with power lines, lights, and power circuits may be fatal.

CAUTION	Before connecting the DSS® receiver, read the Safety Information
	that came packed with the DSS® receiver.

Outdoor Dish	The outdoor dish antenna used to receive satellite signals and the
Antenna Grounding	cable used to connect the outdoor dish antenna to the indoor
	receiving unit are required to comply with local installation codes
	and the appropriate sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC),
	especially Articles 250, 810 and 820. These codes require proper
	grounding of the metal structure of the outdoor dish antenna and
	grounding of the connecting cable at a point where it enters the
	house (or other building). If you are having a professional installer
	make the installation, the installer must observe installation codes
	in making the installation. The DSS® System Self-Installer’s Kit
	contains instructions on how to make the installation in compliance
	with the National Electrical Code (NEC). If additional local
	installation codes apply, contact local inspection authorities.
Compliance with	Before installing the DSS® System, check the electrical code
National Electrical Code	guidelines in your area.
Restrictions	Before installing your dish, check the zoning codes, covenants and
	community restrictions in your area. Some rules prohibit installing
	large satellite dishes, but may allow small ones. Also, there may be
	restrictions in your area that limit the mounting height of dishes.
	If you encounter homeowner or community restrictions, call 1-800-
	679-4776. Personnel at this number can provide information that
	may be helpful when attempting to obtain permission to install a
	DSS® system on your property.

DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc, a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.

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Contents Satellite Dish Antenna Safety Information D940EXP 2nd Room Kit Universal AccessoriesD916 Wireless Phone Jack System ANT200 Amplified TV AntennaAccessory Order Form Detach HereTable Of Contents Table of Contents Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation Installation OverviewInstallation Overview Completing the Final InstallationGeneral Site Survey Big Question Should I Do This Myself?General Site Survey Finding a Clear Line of Sight Where Is The Satellite, Anyway?How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Connecting the Receiver to a TVFinding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Additional InformationUsing the Dish Pointing Menu Screen Tip Precise Site SurveyPrecise Site Survey ’m Not sure If I have a Clear View Final Site SurveyDon’t have a clear view to the satellite Have a Clear View to the SatelliteFew Words About Grounding System Estimating Cable RequirementsEstimating Cable Requirements Cable Estimate Procedure If you have a Sony reflector, you should have Dish Assembly OverviewDish Assembly Overview Partial Dish Assembly Partial Dish AssemblySetting the Elevation on the Dish Tighten both nutsMounting the Mast Mounting the Mast on Solid Wood or Lap Siding Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingImportant Considerations Materials NeededMounting Instructions YesInstalling a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Solid WoodMounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured ConcreteMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Materials Needed Tools NeededMounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Mounting the Dish on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Important Considerations Mounting the Dish On a PoleMounting the Dish on a Pole Top view of pole Mounting the Mast on a Roof Mounting the Mast on a RoofStep-by-step Instructions for Mounting the Mast on a Roof Make sure the top part of the mast points straight up Final Installation Leveling the Mast Leveling the MastLeveling Side-to-Side Leveling Front-to-Back Final Dish AssemblyFinal Dish Assembly Star washer and bolt Few Words About Grounding the System Few Words About Grounding the SystemRouting and Grounding the Cables Acceptable central building ground pointsRouting and Grounding the Cables Cable Routing TipsRunning Cable Into the House Running a Cable into the HouseAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaking the Final Connections Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Maximum Signal StrengthAdjusting the Azimuth and Elevation Settings Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalElevation Adjustment Ordering ProgrammingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCan’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal Cabling and Connections ProblemsTemporary Satellite Signal Loss Dish Pointing StepsProgram Providers Digital Satellite System Installers ReferenceSupport Line Digital Satellite System PublicationsIndex IndexPage Page North Meridian Street Indianapolis,