DirecTV HIRD-B1 manual Setting UP Your Directv System, Choosing the Best Connections

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SETTING UP YOUR

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DIRECTV SYSTEM

 

 

 

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your DIRECTV System and connecting it to your television or entertainment system. As you are reading this now, it is assumed that you have already opened and unpacked the box.

The receiver carton includes the receiver itself, an Access Card (already installed in the receiver behind the door), a remote control with two AA batteries, cables, and this manual. Contact your dealer if any part is missing or damaged.

You now need to decide where you want to place your digital satellite receiver. Avoid installing the receiver in a location where the power cord or cables could be inadvertently disconnected. Obviously, choose a place near your TV that is well ventilated. Do not set electronic components or other objects (including this manual) on top of the receiver or otherwise block its cooling vents.

It is recommended that you have your dish professionally installed. This is due to safety issues, electrical codes, and assurance of a quality installation. If you should choose to perform the installation yourself, please pay special attention to the precautions in the front of this manual and refer to the chapter “Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish." You may also want to

obtain the Do-It-Yourself Installation Kit, sold separately.

Choosing the Best Connections

There are a number of ways to connect your digital satellite receiver, depending on the other audio/video equipment you wish to use. We will explain the simplest hookups.

The possible connections

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Contents Model HIRD-B1 Directv or 1-800-204-USSB Important Safety Instructions Service Federal Comunications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Page Table of Contents Programming Your Remote Control What You Should Do First HUGHES-BRAND Directv SystemHow Does All This Work? Satellite Antenna Directv System ComponentsDigital Satellite Receiver HUGHES-BRAND Directv System Movies Remote ControlChoosing the Best Connections Setting UP Your Directv SystemHook Up the Audio/Video Signals Hook Up the Audio/S-video SignalsSetting UP Your Directv System Hook Up the RF SignalsNow You Can Turn It On Installing Batteries in Your Remote ControlFinishing Up Controlling the Digital Satellite Receiver Front Panel vs. Remote Control KeysBasic Navigation Page Installing and Pointing Your 4 Satellite Dish Choosing the Antenna Installation Site Determine Where to Point Your Satellite DishInstallation screen Alignment Result Pop-up PanelInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installation Procedure Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden SurfaceInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Installing the Antenna onto a Brick Surface Installing the Antenna onto a Cinder Block Surface Toggler installation steps Installing the Antenna onto a Metal Pole Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or PoleAssembling the HANT-3S Antenna Grounding the Base Plate Grounding the Metal Pole MountInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support Arm Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNBRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Connecting the Satellite DishPositioning the Satellite Dish Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Ussb Authorizing Your ServicePage Basic Channel Changing Watching Satellite ProgrammingChannel Banner OneLine Guide Information BannerLogoBelt TurboTuneAlt. Audio Alternate ServicesData Page Choosing the Guide Style ON-SCREEN GuidesUsing PreSelect to Schedule Programs for Viewing General On-Screen Guide FeaturesProgram Guide SM. Cell Program Guide LG. Cell Logo Guide Title GuideTheme Filters Filtering the GuidesGuide Times Channel ListClass Filters Information ScreenDone ViewCancel Purchase Cancel PreSelectPreSelect To View Buy $Show Times Menu Overview Your RECEIVER’S Menu SystemPlaces to go from the Main Menu Main MenuPlaces to go from the Setup Menu Setup MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Current settings overview Things to do on the Setup MenuScheduler Things to do on the Scheduler screenPurchases Check MailThings to do on the Check Mail screen MessagePlaces to go from the Purchases screen New CardThings to do on the Purchases screen Unlocking Procedure Locking ProcedureLock/Unlock Places to go from the Preferences screen PreferencesThings to do on the Preferences screen Things to do on the Advanced Preferences screen Advanced PreferencesLimits Factory DefaultsData Port Phone PrefixThings to do on the Limits screen Channel ListsMax Rating Max SpendingThings to do on the Channel Lists screen Places to go from the Channel Lists screenThings to do on the Turbotune Setup screen InstallationPlaces to go from the Installation screen Things to do on the Installation screenThings to do on the System Test screen System TestPosition Receiver TestProgramming Your Remote 8 Control Programming the Remote ControlCode Scan Brand Televisions Code EntryAUX Controlling Other Components Using the AUX Button Using the Remote ControlAssigning a Device to a Different Device Key Page Limited Warranty Revision a