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Before You Begin
Your satellite dish antenna must be installed before you can begin following the procedures in this User Guide. (Professional installation is highly recommended.) Your dish needs to be mounted in a position where it has access to the satellite signals, and
Whether you’re having your system professionally installed or handling it yourself, be sure to read over the following few pages to familiarize yourself with some important tips for safety and care.
Hardware Reference
Satellite Dish Antenna
This is your “dish” and related hardware, affixed to your roof or other surface, which picks up the broad- cast signals from our satellites.
DIRECTV Plus HD DVR (Satellite Receiver)
Your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR picks up the signal from your satellite dish antenna and translates it into viewable TV programming.
Access Card
Contains information about your DIRECTV service. It must be properly inserted for your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to work and to activate your programming.
Off-Air Digital Antenna (not included)
This antenna attaches to the back of your DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and is used to receive local
64digital broadcasts.
TIP
You can find additional information and the latest updates at DIRECTV.com
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