DirecTV HIRD-B1 manual Installation Screen, Pointing the Dish Using the Box Method

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, , , or to move the highlight over the Setup Menu button

to display the SETUP MENU

or to move the highlight over the Installation button

to display the INSTALLATION screen

You should see a meter displaying your signal strength.

The INSTALLATION Screen

The INSTALLATION screen shows the quality of the signal that you are receiving. Because you have not adjusted the direction of your satellite dish, you probably have a signal strength of 0. To let you know that it is “looking,” you should hear a short beep every few seconds.

Even though a signal strength of 50 will give you the same high- quality picture and sound as a reading of 90, you should maximize your signal as much as possible, because rain or snow can cause the signal strength to drop significantly. This signal reduction is known as “rain fade.” As soon as the signal can penetrate the rain cloud or snow, your picture will return automatically.

The INSTALLATION screen

(HIRD-B model receiver screen shown)

Pointing the Dish Using the “Box” Method

The easiest way to find the satellite signal is by scanning the sky in the general direction that the satellite is located. While you could possibly achieve this by trial and

error, you should be able to find the signal in just a few minutes using what is called the “box” method. What you are effectively doing is scanning the sky in a pattern similar to the way a farmer plows a field.

Pattern of scanning the sky

much more rapid.

It will be easiest to fine-tune your dish with someone else’s assistance, calling out the signal strength while you make the adjustments. Optionally, you can turn up the volume of your TV so that you can hear the beeps while you make adjustments. When there is no signal, beeps will occur every few seconds so that you know it is searching. As the signal strength increases, the beeps will become

Before you begin make these quick checks:

Verify that there are no obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc., blocking the signal.

Verify that you are using the proper cable type (RG-6) between the dish and the receiver.

Also, be sure that the connections are tight and the center wire in the cable extends about 1/8th-inch beyond the end of the connector.

Verify that the azimuth and elevation values that you determined earlier are correct for your area.

To loosen and tighten the antenna’s bolts, you will need a 7/16-inch wrench (not included).

A compass will also be needed to establish the initial direction to point your satellite dish.

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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