DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL
Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish Antenna
The INSTALLATION screen
When you press 
you will see a screen that assists you with the satellite dish antenna pointing and signal strength utilities.
Move the highlight to the Position button and press 
. You will need to determine your location by either ZIP code or by your latitudinal and longitudinal position. Press the 
or 
keys on the remote control or receiver front panel until your preferred selection
is highlighted. Then press 
.
You will now see a
press the 
key, followed by the five appropriate digits. From the remote control or receiver front panel you can also use the 
or 
keys to increase or decrease the highlighted digit value, and the 
key to advance to the next digit. Use the 
key to back up to correctThe INSTALLATION screen any mistakes. When you are finished, highlight the OK button and
press 
to continue.
ALIGNMENT RESULT Pop-up Panel
The ALIGNMENT RESULT will display the proper elevation and azimuth for pointing the satellite dish antenna calculated from the information you entered.
Take a moment to write down the pointing results.
ELEVATION:
AZIMUTH:
______
______
The values displayed are fairly accurate; however some
The ALIGNMENT RESULT screen
Choosing the Antenna
Installation Site
WARNING
For your own safety, follow these important safety rules:
∙ Perform as many functions as possible on the ground.
∙ Do not install the antenna on a rainy or windy day.
∙If you start to drop the antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall.
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