DIRECTV SYSTEM FROM HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS - OWNER’S MANUAL

Installation

The INSTALLATION screen provides the utilities that makes the setup and testing of your system simple and convenient.

The INSTALLATION screen

Places to go from the INSTALLATION screen

System Test

The System Test button takes you to the SYSTEM TEST screen.

Things to do in the INSTALLATION screen

Here, the quality of the satellite signal is automatically displayed. In addition to using this at installation time, you can use it to troubleshoot if you experience loss of signal, momentary video freezing, or similar problems.

Transponder #

You may want to try different transponders troubleshoot satellite signal reception problems. Each transponder transmits multiple programs at a time. The transponder shown when the screen first displays represents the one associated with the last viewed program. By moving the highlight to the transponder area, you can enter a number from 01 to 32. Different transponders may show varying signal strengths. This is normal unless the variations are extreme (such as 40 and 90). In the event of signal reception problems, customer service representatives may ask for signal strength on a different transponder. Do not change transponders trying to find the best signal since the transponder will automatically change depending on the channel you want to view.

Another signal strength utility that you may find useful is the Cable Test that can be found in the SYSTEM TEST screen.

Position

After selecting Position from the INSTALLATION screen a pop-up menu called Alignment Mode will appear. You can enter your location by either Align by ZIP or Align by LAT/LONG. After making your selection, the appropriate pop-up entry panel will appear. Use the and keys or use the numeric keypad to change the value of the digits. Press the key to advance or the key to back up. Once you have entered all of the correct digits, select OK. The calculated results on the proper direction to point your satellite dish antenna will be displayed.

New Card

The NEW CARD screen provides a way for service providers to distribute new access cards. Should you be issued a new card, you will need to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully to

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