DirecTV HIRD-D01 Choosing the Antenna Installation Site, The INSTALLATION screen, ______ ______

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 pop-up panel with space to enter your information. Enter your location. If you are using the remote control,

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:

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The values displayed are fairly accurate; however some fine-tuning may be necessary. Use these values when choosing a mounting location for your satellite dish antenna and remember that you will need an unobstructed view in that direction.

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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