DIRECTV System Components
There are three main components of your DIRECTV System. They are the satellite antenna, the digital satellite receiver, and the remote control. Take a few minutes to read about each of these components.
The Satellite Antenna
The satellite antenna is the component that receives the digital signals. It must be mounted to a solid outdoor surface that allows a clear view of the southern sky.
The reflector is also known as a “dish.” At the end of a tubular arm that is attached to the dish, there is a low noise block (LNB). The mounting bracket and base make adjustments easy during installation. Once the dish has been properly positioned to point towards the satellites, you should never need to adjust it again.
DIRECT systems will have either a single LNB or a dual LNB. The single LNB has one connection, allowing use of a single digital satellite receiver. The dual LNB has two connections, allowing use of two digital satellite receivers, or more if you are using a switching distribution box.
The satellite antenna/dish.
This diagram is intended to identify the components of a satellite dish. The shapes and styles of your dish may differ in design.
The Digital Satellite Receiver
This digital satellite receiver is one of the smallest available. From the front panel keys almost every feature of your receiver can be accessed.
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At any time, pressing the program guide key
(
) will initiate the display of the
The four directional keys, up (
), down (
), left (
), and right ( 
), are used to move the highlight around the program guide and menus. They also provide access to the OneLine™ Guide and the LogoBelt™ when menus aren’t displayed.
The select key ( 
) is used to specify that a highlighted guide or menu item selection is the one desired.
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