GETTING ASSISTANCE
Using the On-Screen Signal Meter
The signal strength meter is used to determine whether you are receiving the DIRECTV signal; it also indicates the strength of the DIRECTV signal once the signal is acquired. Follow these steps to bring up the
1.Press MENU on the remote to bring up the main menu.
2.Select Assistance then Dish Pointing.
3.Enter ZIP Code.
4.Enter Lat/Long.
5.Select Signal Meter.
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Alternate for fine tuning
Peak Signal
The “Peak Signal” indicates the highest signal strength you have obtained, which is not necessarily the highest possible signal.
While the maximum signal strength is 100, the signal strength you achieve will probably be less. Although there is no difference in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 and 85, the higher the signal, the less likely you are to experience negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow (called “rain fade”).
If the dish is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the current signal strength (and you should hear a continuous tone).
4.Use the arrows and OK button on the remote control to toggle between the satellites. Try to achieve the peak signal for each.
YOUR NEW ACCESS CARD
Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access card if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The New Access Card Setup screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one. The access card fits into the TV through the back panel.
To replace the card:
1.Select Assistance from the main menu.
2.Select New Access Card.
3.Follow the
See the section “Setup and Connections” for details about where to insert your access card.
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