RCA 15407690 manual Final Installation

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Table of Contents
Final Installation	27
Leveling the Mast	28
Leveling Side-to-Side	28
Leveling Front-to-Back	29
Final DIRECTV PLUS™ Dish Assembly	29
A Few Words About Grounding the
DIRECTV PLUS™ System	31
Routing and Grounding the Cables	32
Running Cable Into the House	33
Cable Entry Overview	33
Step-by-Step Instructions for Routing the Cables	34
Making the Final Connections	35
Step-By-Step Instruction for Acquiring and
Fine Tuning the Signal	36
Acquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal	36
Reference	39
Troubleshooting	40
Can’t Pick Up the Satellite Signal	40
Cabling and Connections Problems	40
DIRECTV PLUS™ Dish Positioning and Pointing Problems 40
Temporary Satellite Signal Loss	41

You hear a dialing sound while talking on the phone

(If the Satellite Receiver is Connected to a Phone Line) 41

Toll-Free Telephone Product Help	42
Limited Warranty	43
Index	44

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Contents Directv Plus Changing Entertainment. AgainSafety Information Antenna GroundingTable of Contents Final Installation Preparing for Installation Chapter OverviewInstallation Overview Preparing for InstallationCompleting the Final Installation Mounting the MastMounting Options Solid Wood or Lap SidingBrick or Poured Concrete Surface Hollow or Cinder Block WallShould I Do This Myself? General Site SurveyHow 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 Precise Site Survey If you live in San FranciscoEstimating Cable Requirements Final Site SurveyDon’t have a clear view to the satellite ’m Not sure If I have a Clear ViewOutdoor Directv Plus Dish Assembly Overview Hardware IncludedSecuring the Mast Foot Secure the Antenna Mast ClampMast Foot Hardware Mast Clamp HardwareFine Tuning Adjustment Attaching the Mast Clamp to the Directv Plus Antenna Setting the Tilt PolarizationReflector Hardware Attaching the LNB Support Arm and Adapter Move On to the Next SectionMounting the Mast Mounting The Mast On Solid Wood Or Lap Siding Important ConsiderationsMounting Instructions Installing a Spacer Mounting the Mast on Brick or Poured Concrete Yes Mounting the Mast on a Hollow or Cinder Block Wall Important ConsiderationSnap off straps flush with the wall Mounting the Directv Plus Dish On a Pole 45 cut Final Installation Leveling the Mast Leveling Side-to-SideFinal Directv Plus Dish Assembly Leveling Front-to-BackLNB Hardware Acceptable central building ground points Grounding HardwareRouting and Grounding the Cables Cable Routing TipsRunning Cable Into the House Cable Entry OverviewMultiswitch Mounting Hardware Step-by-Step Instructions for Routing the CablesMaking the Final Connections About the Phone ConnectionAcquiring and Fine Tuning the Signal Maximum Signal StrengthFine-Tuning adjustment Final Installation Reference Troubleshooting Can’t Pick Up the Satellite SignalCabling and Connections Problems Directv Plus Dish Positioning and Pointing ProblemsTemporary Satellite Signal Loss Directv Plus Dish Pointing StepsToll-Free Telephone Product Help Returning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or ExchangeLimited Warranty Index LNBRestrictions 2 RG-6 coaxial cable 100%