RCA 15407690 manual Making the Final Connections, About the Phone Connection

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Final Installation

7.Be sure to ground the multiswitch.

8.Use a silicone sealant to seal all outside connections and the hole you drilled for the coaxial cable to enter your house.

RG-6 cables from the grounding blocks

Cables for Satellite B (119° )

Cables for Satellite A

(101° )

RG-6 cable to HDTV, set-top converter

or satellite receiver

Ground the multiswitcher

Making the Final Connections

1.Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable to the IN jack for satellite cable at the back of the digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter as shown. DO NOT connect the coaxial cable to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack!

2.Take a phone off the hook to prevent electric shock from incoming calls.

3.Connect a phone cord from the back of the digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter to a phone jack.

Step 1: Connect the RG-6 cable to the IN jack for satellite reception on the back of the digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set- top converter box.

PHONE JACK

SATELLITE IN

Step 2 & 3: Take the phone off the hook before you connect a phone cord from an outlet to the back of the digital satellite receiver, HDTV, or HD set-top converter .

About the Phone

Connection

The satellite receiver calls a telephone number once a month or so to update your Access Card. It is also used to order Pay-Per-View (PPV) events. These calls only take a few seconds.

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Contents Changing Entertainment. Again Directv PlusAntenna Grounding Safety InformationTable of Contents Final Installation Chapter Overview Preparing for InstallationPreparing for Installation Installation OverviewCompleting the Final Installation Mounting the MastSolid Wood or Lap Siding Mounting OptionsBrick or Poured Concrete Surface Hollow or Cinder Block WallGeneral Site Survey Should I Do This Myself?How High Up in the Sky is the Satellite? Satellite LocationsFinding a Clear Line of Sight Finding the Dish Pointing Coordinates Using the Dish Pointing Menu ScreenRecording the Coordinates If you live in San Francisco Precise Site SurveyFinal Site Survey Estimating Cable RequirementsDon’t have a clear view to the satellite ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewOutdoor Hardware Included Directv Plus Dish Assembly OverviewSecure the Antenna Mast Clamp Securing the Mast FootMast Foot Hardware Mast Clamp HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus Antenna Setting the Tilt PolarizationReflector Hardware Move On to the Next Section Attaching the LNB Support Arm and AdapterMounting the Mast Important Considerations Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap SidingMounting Instructions Installing a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Yes Important Consideration Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block WallSnap off straps flush with the wall Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole 45 cut Final Installation Leveling Side-to-Side Leveling the MastLeveling Front-to-Back Final Directv Plus Dish AssemblyLNB Hardware Grounding Hardware Acceptable central building ground pointsCable Routing Tips Routing and Grounding the CablesCable Entry Overview Running Cable Into the HouseStep-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables Multiswitch Mounting HardwareAbout the Phone Connection Making the Final ConnectionsMaximum Signal Strength Acquiring and Fine Tuning the SignalFine-Tuning adjustment Final Installation Reference Can’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal TroubleshootingCabling and Connections Problems Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing ProblemsDirectv Plus Dish Pointing Steps Temporary Satellite Signal LossReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange Toll-Free Telephone Product HelpLimited Warranty LNB IndexRestrictions 2 RG-6 coaxial cable 100%