DirecTV HIRD-B1 manual Selecting a Mounting Option

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Selecting a Mounting Option

Now that you have chosen where you want to install your antenna, you need to select the appropriate mounting. Use the options described below to determine the section of this chapter that you should advance to.

All installations require grounding per NEC 810-15 and NEC 820-33.

Installing the antenna on the side of your house. Do not install on vinyl or aluminum siding. See the section titled “Installing the Antenna Onto a Wooden Surface.”

Installing the antenna on a cinder block or masonry surface. See the section titled “Installing the Antenna Onto a Cinder Block Surface.”

Installing the antenna on the rail or floor of a deck. See the section titled “Installing the Antenna Onto a Wooden Surface.”

Installing the antenna on a metal pole. See the section titled “Installing the Antenna Onto a Metal Pole.”

Installing the antenna on a brick surface. See the section titled “Installing the Antenna Onto a Brick Surface.”

Note: If you will be installing the antenna base plate and mast using a mounting configuration other than the ones recommended here, do so as follows:

1.Install the base plate and mast.

2.Verify that the mast is level.

3.Go to the section titled “Attaching the Reflector Onto the LNB Support Arm.”

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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 How Does All This Work? HUGHES-BRAND Directv SystemWhat You Should Do First Digital Satellite Receiver Directv System ComponentsSatellite Antenna 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 SignalsFinishing Up Installing Batteries in Your Remote ControlNow You Can Turn It On Basic Navigation Front Panel vs. Remote Control KeysControlling the Digital Satellite Receiver Page Installing and Pointing Your 4 Satellite Dish Alignment Result Pop-up Panel Determine Where to Point Your Satellite DishChoosing the Antenna Installation Site Installation screenInstalling 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 Assembling the HANT-3S Antenna Attaching the Antenna Assembly to the Mast or PoleAttaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support Arm 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 LNBPositioning the Satellite Dish Connecting the Satellite DishRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Ussb Authorizing Your ServicePage Channel Banner Watching Satellite ProgrammingBasic Channel Changing TurboTune Information BannerOneLine Guide LogoBeltData Alternate ServicesAlt. Audio 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 ListView Information ScreenClass Filters DoneBuy $ Cancel PreSelectCancel Purchase PreSelect To ViewShow Times Menu Overview Your RECEIVER’S Menu SystemPlaces to go from the Main Menu Main MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Setup MenuPlaces to go from the Setup Menu Things to do on the Scheduler screen Things to do on the Setup MenuCurrent settings overview SchedulerMessage Check MailPurchases Things to do on the Check Mail screenThings to do on the Purchases screen New CardPlaces to go from the Purchases screen Lock/Unlock Locking ProcedureUnlocking Procedure Things to do on the Preferences screen PreferencesPlaces to go from the Preferences screen Things to do on the Advanced Preferences screen Advanced PreferencesPhone Prefix Factory DefaultsLimits Data PortMax Spending Channel ListsThings to do on the Limits screen Max RatingThings to do on the Channel Lists screen Places to go from the Channel Lists screenThings to do on the Installation screen InstallationThings to do on the Turbotune Setup screen Places to go from the Installation screenReceiver Test System TestThings to do on the System Test screen PositionCode Scan Programming the Remote ControlProgramming Your Remote 8 Control 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