DirecTV HIRD-B1 Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver, Connecting the Satellite Dish

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HUGHES-BRAND DIRECTV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

Routing the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver

During this step of the installation, route the LNB cable from the ground block to the satellite receiver. In most installations, there is more than one way to get the

LNB cable to the adapter from the grounding block. If the adapter is

near an inside wall, use the crawl space, basement, or attic area. When routing the LNB cable to the receiver, take the shortest

possible path and always protect it from physical damage.

1) After verifying that there are no wires or pipes blocking the location where you near to feed the coaxial cable into the building , drill a ½-inch hole. If you are routing two coaxial cables, drill a second ½-inch hole near the first.

2) Connect one end of the cable to the ground block. Repeat this step if you are routing two cables.

3)Form a 3-inch to 5-inch drip loop in the cable(s) before inserting it in the access hole.

4)Secure the drip loop(s) and cable(s) to the wall with cable clips.

5)Inside the building, route the cable(s) to where the satellite receiver(s) are located. Depending on the installation site, this could be through a floor or wall, directly to the rear of the satellite receiver. If the cable goes straight through a wall, you can use a wall plate at the access point.

6)Seal the access point into the building with silicone sealant.

The antenna and cable are now completely installed.

Connecting the Satellite Dish

You must connect the satellite antenna cable to receive a signal. You should unplug your digital satellite receiver from the power outlet prior to making this

connection. Once the antenna has been mounted and the satellite cable has been run from the antenna to the receiver, you are ready to monitor the signal strength while adjusting the dish pointing.

Connecting the satellite antenna cable

Positioning the Satellite Dish

Pointing accuracy is very important. You must be pointing the dish exactly at the satellites for you to receive a signal. Please follow these instructions carefully to achieve a successful installation.

In the following procedure you will be referring to the meter on the INSTALLATION screen. If

this screen is not currently displayed, press the key, shutting the system down, and then

press the key to start the system up again.

If you see a black screen with the message:

“Searching for satellite signal. To access related utilities, press .”

press the key. Otherwise, press keys in the following order to navigate to the INSTALLATION screen:

to display the MAIN MENU

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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 Remote Control MoviesSetting UP Your Directv System Choosing the Best ConnectionsHook Up the Audio/S-video Signals Hook Up the Audio/Video SignalsHook Up the RF Signals Setting UP Your Directv SystemNow 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 Installation screen Determine Where to Point Your Satellite DishChoosing the Antenna Installation Site Alignment Result Pop-up PanelInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installing the Antenna onto a Wooden Surface Installation ProcedureInstalling 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 Metal Pole Mount Grounding the Base PlateInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support ArmRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Connecting the Satellite DishPositioning the Satellite Dish Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method Page Authorizing Your Service UssbPage Basic Channel Changing Watching Satellite ProgrammingChannel Banner LogoBelt Information BannerOneLine Guide TurboTuneAlt. Audio Alternate ServicesData Page ON-SCREEN Guides Choosing the Guide StyleGeneral On-Screen Guide Features Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for ViewingProgram Guide SM. Cell Program Guide LG. Cell Title Guide Logo GuideFiltering the Guides Theme FiltersChannel List Guide TimesDone Information ScreenClass Filters ViewPreSelect To View Cancel PreSelectCancel Purchase Buy $Show Times Your RECEIVER’S Menu System Menu OverviewMain Menu Places to go from the Main MenuPlaces to go from the Setup Menu Setup MenuThings to do on the Main Menu Scheduler Things to do on the Setup MenuCurrent settings overview Things to do on the Scheduler screenThings to do on the Check Mail screen Check MailPurchases 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 Advanced Preferences Things to do on the Advanced Preferences screenData Port Factory DefaultsLimits Phone PrefixMax Rating Channel ListsThings to do on the Limits screen Max SpendingPlaces to go from the Channel Lists screen Things to do on the Channel Lists screenPlaces to go from the Installation screen InstallationThings to do on the Turbotune Setup screen Things to do on the Installation screenPosition System TestThings to do on the System Test screen Receiver TestProgramming Your Remote 8 Control Programming the Remote ControlCode Scan Code Entry Brand TelevisionsAUX Using the Remote Control Controlling Other Components Using the AUX ButtonAssigning a Device to a Different Device Key Page Limited Warranty Revision a