DirecTV HIRD-D11, HIRD-D01 owner manual Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna

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INSTALLING AND POINTING YOUR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA

Perform the following steps to select the best site to install the antenna:

1)Go to the location where you plan to install the antenna.

2)Using a compass like the one shown, hold the compass level so that the needle can rotate freely. When the needle stops rotating, it will be pointing north.

Doing so carefully so as not to disturb the needle, rotate the body of the compass so that the 0° or N marks printed on the compass align with the painted end of the needle. The compass is now aligned with magnetic north.

Note: Large metal structures, such as air conditioning units and steel beams near the compass may greatly reduce its accuracy. If you are near such structures, move several feet away and repeat the measurement to verify the readings.

3) Draw an imaginary line from the center of the compass to the azimuth value you recorded above. This is the direction for pointing the satellite dish antenna toward the satellites. Use a rock or some other object to mark the location where you are standing; then pick a landmark in the distance that aligns with the magnetic azimuth bearing, or mark the azimuth in some way.

4) Verify that there are no obstructions (such as buildings or trees) blocking the view to the satellite, as shown in the diagram.

Remember that trees that are small now or do not have leaves could grow to ultimately block the clear line of sight.

5)Make sure that the site you have chosen is not where people or equipment could hit the satellite dish antenna.

DANGER

Do not select a location to install the satellite dish antenna near power lines. You can be killed if the satellite dish antenna comes into contact with electric power lines.

Do not contact overhead power lines

Check the distance to any nearby power lines before starting installation. Stay at least 20 feet away from all power lines.

If any part of the satellite dish antenna or mast assembly comes into contact with a power line, call your local power company. Do not try to remove it yourself. They will remove it safely.

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Contents HIRD-D01 HIRD-D11 Directv or 1-800-204-USSB Important Safety Instructions Service Federal Comunications Commission FCC Regulatory Information Page Table of Contents Programming Your Remote Control First Look AT the Directv Digital Satellite Receiver What You Should Do FirstHow Does All This Work? Directv System Components Satellite Dish AntennaDigital Satellite Receiver First Look AT the Directv Digital Satellite Receiver Remote ControlPage Installing Remote Control Batteries Setting UP Your Directv SystemChoosing the Best Connection for Your Entertainment System Hook Up the Audio/S-video SignalsHook Up the RF Signals Hook Up the Audio/Video SignalsFinishing Up Hook Up to a Stereo SystemFront Panel vs. Remote Control Keys Controlling the Digital Satellite ReceiverBasic Navigation Page Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna Choosing the Antenna Installation Site Determine Where to Point Your Satellite Dish AntennaInstallation screen Alignment Result Pop-up PanelInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna Page Selecting a Mounting Option Installation Procedure Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Wooden SurfaceInstalling and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Brick Surface Installation Procedure Toggler installation steps Installing the Satellite Dish Antenna onto a Metal Pole Assembling the Satellite Dish Antenna Attaching the Reflector onto the LNB Support ArmGrounding the Base Plate Grounding the Metal Pole MountInstalling and Routing the LNB Coaxial Cable Connecting the Coaxial Cable to the LNB Connecting the Satellite Dish Antenna Attaching the LNB to the LNB Support ArmRouting the LNB Cable to the Satellite Receiver Positioning the Satellite Dish Antenna Pointing the Satellite Dish Antenna Using the Box Method Installing and Pointing Your Satellite Dish Antenna Ussb Authorizing Your ServiceBasic Channel Changing Watching Directv System 5 ProgrammingChannel Banner Information BannerOneLine Guide TurboTuneAlphaTune Alt. Audio Alternate ServicesPage ON-SCREEN Guides Choosing the Guide StyleDescriptions General On-Screen Guide Features Using PreSelect to Schedule Programs for ViewingProgram Guide SM. Cell ON-SCREEN Guides Program Guide LG. CellTitle Guide Logo Guide Filtering the GuidesTheme Filters Guide Times Channel ListClass Filters Information ScreenDone ViewCancel Purchase Cancel PreSelectBuy $ Buy OptionsMenu Overview Digital Satellite RECEIVER’S Menu SystemPlaces to go from the Main Menu Main MenuPlaces to go from the Setup Menu Setup MenuCurrent settings overview Things to do in the Setup MenuScheduler Things to do in the Scheduler screenPurchases Check MailThings to do in the Check Mail screen Places to go from the Purchases screenLock/Unlock Locking ProcedureThings to do on the Purchases screen Purchase HistoryTemporarily Overriding the Lock Unlocking ProcedurePreferences Places to go from the Preferences screenThings to do in the Preferences screen Things to do in the Advanced Preferences screen Advanced PreferencesLimits Things to do in the Limits screen Places to go from the Limits screenTV Allow Max RatingChannel Lists Places to go from the Channel Lists screenThings to do in the Channel Lists screen Things to do in the Turbotune Setup screen TurboTuneSet Channel Installation Places to go from the Installation screenThings to do in the Installation screen Things to do in the System Test screen System TestReceiver Test Cable TestPage Programming Mode Programming the Remote ControlProgramming Your Remote 8 Control Code ScanTelevision Code Number Identifying Codes that Have Been Stored Using the Remote ControlPage Questions a P P E N D I X Answersand a Page Limited Warranty Revision B